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S.S. L’ILLA /CARBONERO
Deep Cartagena wreck with advanced access and rich marine life.
Local operator required
The site is normally dived with a local boat operator because of its depth and offshore position.
A deep WWII-era wreck off Cartagena/La Manga with upright sections, gorgonians, schooling fish, and occasional pelagic visitors.
About S.S. L’ILLA /CARBONERO
S.S. L'ILLA /CARBONERO is a deep wreck off La Manga and Cartagena, broken into two sections and lying upright on a sandy seabed. It is a technical scuba target rather than a casual recreational dive, with the wreck itself providing the main attraction: a long steel structure, engine-room features, marine growth, and a classic open-water wreck silhouette. Divers come for the scale of the hull, the gorgonian coverage, the schooling fish around the site, and the chance of larger visitors passing through the blue. Plan on boat access, advanced certification, disciplined gas management, and a dive style that rewards depth control, team discipline, and careful ascent planning.
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Research Estimate At S.S. L’ILLA /CARBONERO
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is S.S. L’ILLA /CARBONERO?
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Community sourced coordinates.
S.S. L’ILLA /CARBONERO Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
42m - 46m
Depth Note
The wreck is reported as broken in two and upright on sand, with the bow around 42 m and the propeller around 46 m.
Best Season
December through February, with the site also dived when sea conditions are favorable.
Typical Conditions
Deep upright wreck on sand with marine growth and generally good underwater conditions when the sea cooperates.
Safety & Access At S.S. L’ILLA /CARBONERO
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Deep wreck rules apply: advanced certification, gas management, redundancy, and careful ascent planning.
Access Restrictions
Best suited to advanced divers with deep-wreck experience; not a casual recreational dive.
Legal Notes
Follow local boat and dive-center rules and any area-specific access guidance.
Local Intel For S.S. L’ILLA /CARBONERO
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A technical deep wreck dive with major points of interest on the hull, engine area, and surrounding structure.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkeling.
Wildlife at S.S. L’ILLA /CARBONERO
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At S.S. L’ILLA /CARBONERO
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At S.S. L’ILLA /CARBONERO
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
