⚓ The Vessel History
This former Yugoslav Navy patrol boat was built in 1952. In the early 1980s, vessels of this type were decommissioned and removed from active service.
Specifications:
- Length: 40 m
- Width: 6.3 m
The patrol boat was later used as a target during military exercises. After being hit by a missile, it sank in the Žanjic Bay.
📍 GPS Coordinates: 42°23.923 N / 18°34.512 E
🤿 Diving Prerequisites
- To dive the Patrol Boat wreck, you should be:
- Certified as an Open Water Diver (OWD)
🌊 Dive Site Description
- The wreck lies on a sandy bottom and is in one piece, relatively well preserved.
- As the site is not marked, a reference line must be set for both descent and ascent. Wreck penetration is possible, but only for certified Wreck Specialty divers.
- A safety stop at 5 metres is mandatory.
📊 Dive Conditions
- Maximum depth: 25 m
- Average dive time: ~35 minutes
- Currents: generally weak
- Visibility: 10–25 m
- Water temperature: 16–23°C
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