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Pasubio (Wreck)
Advanced boat-access steamship wreck off the Calabrian Ionian coast.
Pasubio is a deep steamship wreck off Roccella Jonica, reached by boat and a descent line, with an intact superstructure and a rich marine community.
About Pasubio (Wreck)
Pasubio is a historic steamship wreck off the Calabrian Ionian coast. The wreck rests slightly tilted to port with a well-preserved superstructure, and divers usually descend a line to reach the main structure before working the bow and stern in separate passes. It is a demanding wreck that rewards careful gas planning, solid buoyancy, and a methodical route through the site.
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Research Estimate At Pasubio (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Pasubio (Wreck)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Pasubio (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
34m - 44m
Depth Note
Superstructure begins around 34-35 m; the sandy bottom lies around 44 m.
Best Season
May to October
Typical Conditions
Deep wreck dive with a descent line; often split into two passes because the site is large and detailed.
Safety & Access At Pasubio (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Plan gas and no-decompression limits carefully, use the descent line, and stay aware of the wreck structure where large fish shelter.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; advanced divers and deep-wreck planning are expected.
Legal Notes
Dives are typically organized through local boat operators using descent-line procedures.
Local Intel For Pasubio (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best approached as a gas-managed wreck dive with strong buoyancy control and a plan for two passes along the structure.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving; the wreck is far too deep and demands scuba planning.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the main structure sits well below the surface.
Recent Logged Visits At Pasubio (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pasubio (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
