SWERVE
Protected Area
Area naturale marina protetta Secche di Tor Paterno
Why dive here
With 136+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, hammerhead sharks, mobula rays (devil rays), octopuses and sea turtles - SWERVE offers some of Naples & Campania's richest wreck diving.
The SWERVE is a minesweeper that met its end in 1944, a casualty of its own dangerous work. Resting at 58 meters, it’s a dive for those comfortable with deeper profiles and potentially colder temperatures, given the Mediterranean’s thermoclines. What you’ll find is a structure well-settled into the seabed, with areas where the hull has started to open up, offering glimpses inside. Look for the resident scorpionfish camouflaged on the metal, and often, schools of smaller baitfish swirling around the superstructure. It’s a quiet, historical dive, best for divers who appreciate the sombre beauty of a war relic.
Typical SWERVE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 58m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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