Operator wreck page for the LST 349 bow section.
Bow section of Ponza's WWII LST 349 wreck.
Bow section of Ponza's WWII LST 349 wreck.
Bow section of Ponza's WWII LST 349 wreck, resting beside a life-rich wall off Punta Papa on the island's exposed west side. The site is partly penetrable, reached by boat, and rewards settled mornings when wind and swell are light. Best suited to experienced boat divers who are comfortable with wreck procedures and conservative overhead work.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
25m - 30m
Depth Note
The bow of the WWII wreck is reported at 30 m; the site includes a wall above it.
Best Season
April to early November, with calm mornings preferred.
Typical Conditions
Open-water wreck dive with settled seas preferred; the west-facing approach gets less comfortable when wind and swell build.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Penetration is possible only in parts; use appropriate wreck-diving procedures and training if entering overhead areas.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access; no shore entry.
Legal Notes
Do not remove artifacts or enter the wreck without proper wreck-diving training.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Partly penetrable wreck bow on an exposed west-side boat dive; keep overhead work conservative and use proper wreck procedures.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling target beyond any surface viewing from the boat.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator wreck page for the LST 349 bow section.
Independent editorial on Ponza wreck access and conditions.
Official tourism page for Ponza and Punta Papa.
Broader Ponza visibility baseline.
Local tourism diving season window.
Independent wreck history and bow depth reference.
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