FULMAR TRADER (POSSIBLY) - Ustica

Okay, so the Fulmar Trader. What a beast. We love a good shipwreck, and this one, sitting upright in Ustica’s blue, is a proper dive. Drop down and you’re immediately enveloped by the scale of it. This isn't some scattered debris field, it’s a whole ship, almost 100 meters long, resting in the sand at 35 meters. The bridge area is our favourite, often swarming with schools of barracuda, their silver bodies flashing in unison as you approach. We’ve seen giant groupers here too, territorial old souls peering from shadowed doorways. Exploration is key; you can really get a sense of its past as a working vessel. We always recommend bringing a good torch. The deeper sections of the deck, even with Ustica’s generally good visibility, can feel quite moody, which adds to the atmosphere. While it’s deep, the lack of strong current here makes it approachable for confident advanced divers. Just keep an eye on your bottom time.

Location
Ustica, Italy, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
38.159000, 13.377717
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
35m

Marine Protected Area: Capo Gallo

Best Time to Dive in Ustica

The warmest water temperatures in Ustica occur in January, averaging 15.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 15.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 15.5°C (air: 13.6°C)
  • February: 15.5°C (air: 13.5°C)
  • March: 15.5°C (air: 13.6°C)
  • April: 15.5°C (air: 15.0°C)
  • May: 15.5°C (air: 18.5°C)
  • June: 15.5°C (air: 22.7°C)
  • July: 15.5°C (air: 26.4°C)
  • August: 15.5°C (air: 27.0°C)
  • September: 15.5°C (air: 24.9°C)
  • October: 15.5°C (air: 21.6°C)
  • November: 15.5°C (air: 18.6°C)
  • December: 15.5°C (air: 15.3°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Ustica

Nearest Dive Centres to FULMAR TRADER (POSSIBLY)

Marine Life in Ustica

Home to 63 recorded species including 41 reef fish, 4 whales & dolphins, 3 other, 3 hard corals, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for FULMAR TRADER (POSSIBLY)

Based on average water temperature of 15.5°C.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 15°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories