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Kaiser Franz Joseph I, wreck
Kaiser Franz Joseph I is a deep Adriatic wreck in the Bay of Kotor.
Boat access, a deep side-on wreck, and changing conditions make Kaiser Franz Joseph I best for experienced wreck divers with solid buoyancy and gas planning.
About Kaiser Franz Joseph I, wreck
Kaiser Franz Joseph I is a historic Adriatic wreck near Cape Prevlaka, lying on its side at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor. The dive is best approached as an outside wreck tour with a buoyed line, a muddy bottom, and plenty of fishing gear to watch for. It suits experienced divers who are comfortable with a deeper profile, moderate current, and slow details that appear as you work the hull. You usually need more than one dive to do the ship justice.
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Research Estimate At Kaiser Franz Joseph I, wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Kaiser Franz Joseph I, wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Kaiser Franz Joseph I, wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
28m - 44m
Depth Note
The wreck lies on its left side, with the shallow bow around 28m and the bottom around 44m, and divers usually work the outside because penetration is not allowed.
Best Season
May to September, when the water is warmer and the planned days are most likely to line up cleanly.
Typical Conditions
Visibility varies from dive to dive, moderate currents are sometimes possible, and the wreck sits partly in mud.
Safety & Access At Kaiser Franz Joseph I, wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Entanglement riskRestricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Stay outside the wreck, keep clear of nets and long lines, and treat the mud as a visibility hazard.
Access Restrictions
Private or group tours only; speedboat transfer required; penetration not allowed.
Local Intel For Kaiser Franz Joseph I, wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Non-penetration wreck diving with a buoy and rope to the middle of the wreck, then a long outside pass along the hull and superstructure.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive target because the wreck is deep and the dive is run as a structured wreck excursion.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits too deep and the access model is built around scuba boats.
Wildlife at Kaiser Franz Joseph I, wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Kaiser Franz Joseph I, wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Kaiser Franz Joseph I, wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
