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Capitan Antonio, Santa Caterina
Shallow Calabria wreck with good fish life and an easy entry profile.
Short boat run to a shallow wreck off Santa Caterina with a sandy bottom, partial penetration, and enough life to suit open-water divers.
About Capitan Antonio, Santa Caterina
Capitan Antonio is a shallow Calabria wreck off Santa Caterina dello Ionio with a sandy bottom, two broken sections, and enough fish life to keep open-water divers and snorkelers interested. It is best approached as a relaxed wreck visit rather than a deep technical dive, with the shallow profile and partial penetration making buoyancy and route awareness the main skills.
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Research Estimate At Capitan Antonio, Santa Caterina
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Capitan Antonio, Santa Caterina?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Capitan Antonio, Santa Caterina Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 12m
Depth Note
The wreck starts around 6 m and sits around 12 m, so it remains a shallow recreational site rather than a deep wreck.
Best Season
May through October, with year-round diving possible.
Typical Conditions
Warm-season water is comfortable and clear, while winter brings cooler water, lower visibility, and rougher sea state.
Safety & Access At Capitan Antonio, Santa Caterina
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentRestricted access
Safety Notes
Stay within training limits on the partially penetrable sections and keep the exit route clear. Seasonal winter weather can make the sea less predictable.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from the Santa Caterina coast is normal; this is not a shore-walk site.
Legal Notes
Treat the wreck as a historical underwater object and do not remove artifacts or disturb the structure.
Local Intel For Capitan Antonio, Santa Caterina
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A good recreational wreck for open-water divers, with the bow and upper structure shallow enough for a relaxed plan.
Freediving
Possible only in calm conditions and for confident divers; the site is better known for scuba and snorkel use than for long freedives.
Snorkeling
The wreck is shallow enough that snorkelers can explore it from the surface when the sea is calm and visibility is decent.
Wildlife at Capitan Antonio, Santa Caterina
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Capitan Antonio, Santa Caterina
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Capitan Antonio, Santa Caterina
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
