ANNA CATERINA
Why dive here
With 156+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, great white sharks, mobula rays (devil rays), octopuses and sea turtles - ANNA CATERINA offers some of Tabarka's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Anna Caterina isn't the deepest wreck in Tabarka, but it’s one of our favourites for a proper explore. This old fishing trawler went down in ’91, and now she sits upright on the seabed at 60 metres. Dropping down, you’ll see the light fade and the stern emerge first, covered in a shaggy carpet of sponges and hydroids. We love heading into the wheelhouse, it’s still pretty intact, and the open hatches let you peer down into the holds where schools of glasseyes dart through the shadows. Look for the resident moray eels that have made their home in the engine room – sometimes you’ll catch them peeking out. Current here can be a factor, so we’d suggest timing your dive for slack tide to really take your time and soak it all in. This is a dive for experienced wreck lovers, comfortable with depth and overhead environments, who appreciate the quiet history of a working vessel.
Typical ANNA CATERINA 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 60m 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.
ANNA CATERINA Wreck History
Year Sunk
1991
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
unknown
The Anna Caterina is a deep wreck lying in the waters off Tabarka, a destination known for its pristine reefs and clear visibility. This fishing vessel sank on October 7, 1991, and now rests on the seabed at a depth of 60 meters. This site is strictly for technical divers with the appropriate training and equipment for deep, decompression diving. For those qualified to make the descent, the Anna Caterina offers a rewarding experience. Being a relatively modern wreck at a significant depth, it is likely to be well-preserved and largely intact. It serves as an artificial reef in the deep, attracting marine species not commonly seen in the shallows, making it a compelling objective for the seasoned tec diving community exploring Tunisia's coast.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ANNA CATERINA
ANNA CATERINA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ANNA CATERINA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.3, 9.6) (20km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
76°F · Range: 23–25.7°C
Air Temperature
23°C
73°F
Wind Speed
8.01 m/s
15.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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