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Relitto LST 349 - Poppa
Easy Ponza wreck with visible machinery and light penetration.
Local operator required
The wreck is typically run as a local operator dive and is reached by dinghy.
A dinghy-accessed WWII stern section on sand, with visible machinery, partial penetration, and classic Mediterranean wreck life.
About Relitto LST 349 - Poppa
Relitto LST 349 - Poppa is the stern section of a WWII landing ship wreck in Ponza’s western waters, reached by dinghy and usually dived as an easy wreck profile. The wreck rests in navigation trim over sand, with the propeller, engine, and partly penetrable sections still visible. It is a good Open Water wreck dive rather than a pure deep or technical site, but divers should still treat the overhead portions with wreck-diving discipline. Marine life around the wreck includes groupers, moray eels, seahorses, eagle rays, and occasional dolphins.
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Research Estimate At Relitto LST 349 - Poppa
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Relitto LST 349 - Poppa?
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Relitto LST 349 - Poppa Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 19m
Depth Note
Maximum depth stated as 19 m; wreck lies in navigation trim and is partly penetrable.
Best Season
June to September
Typical Conditions
Navigation-trim stern section on sand with visible machinery, partial penetration, and dinghy access from the west side of Ponza.
Safety & Access At Relitto LST 349 - Poppa
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Penetrable sections call for wreck-diving precautions; the propeller and engine are visible and the site is reached by dinghy.
Access Restrictions
Reachable by dinghy, with local dive operators handling the pickup and wreck briefing.
Legal Notes
Use appropriate wreck-diving procedures if you enter overhead areas.
Local Intel For Relitto LST 349 - Poppa
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for Open Water Divers; the wreck has visible propeller and engine details plus limited penetration.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the wreck structure and penetration suit scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the interesting features are on and inside the wreck.
Wildlife at Relitto LST 349 - Poppa
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Recent Logged Visits At Relitto LST 349 - Poppa
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Relitto LST 349 - Poppa
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