UMBERTO I (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Riserva naturale regionale dell' Isola di Gallinara
Why dive here
With 70+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, humpback whales, mobula rays (devil rays) and oceanic whitetip sharks - UMBERTO I (POSSIBLY) offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
There’s something about a deep wreck, isn't there? The Umberto I, or what we believe to be her, sits down at 30 metres, a grand steamship from 1917, torpedoed by a submarine in the Mediterranean. It’s a proper historical dive, not just some scattered debris. As you descend, the sheer scale of her, 109 metres long, slowly materialises from the blue. We love exploring the bow, feeling the cold steel under our gloved hands, picturing the crew on deck over a century ago. Keep an eye out for the resident moray eels peeking from crevices; they seem to have claimed the Umberto I as their own. The plating is draped in colourful gorgonians, and schools of damselfish flit in and out of the deeper holds. It's a dive that rewards slow exploration, perfect for advanced divers who appreciate a wreck with a story. Pick a calm day; the surface can get choppy, making the descent a bit less graceful.
Typical UMBERTO I (POSSIBLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to UMBERTO I (POSSIBLY)
Dive shops near UMBERTO I (POSSIBLY)
Marina Diving Service
L'Elica Marine Services
Borgo Marina Diving a.s.d.
DIVING CENTER SERVICE NEREO SUB
A.S.D. N.S.A. CHIERI
LE CAVALLETTE DIVING SNC
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for UMBERTO I (POSSIBLY)
UMBERTO I (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for UMBERTO I (POSSIBLY), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (44.38, 9.02) (43km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
21°C
70°F · Range: 19–23.2°C
Air Temperature
18°C
64°F
Wind Speed
4.49 m/s
8.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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