⚓ The Vessel History
The Austro-Hungarian passenger and cargo steamship Tihany was built in Trieste in 1908. It was used mainly for transporting engine oil and coal along the Adriatic coast.
Specifications:
- Length: 45.4 m
- Width: 5.75 m
- Displacement: 204 tonnes
On 12 February 1917, Tihany ran aground due to bad weather and poor navigation. Rescue efforts failed, and the vessel sank near Mamula Island. Today, the wreck lies on a sandy seabed at a depth of 40 metres.
📍 GPS Coordinates: 42°23.990 N / 18°33.459 E
🤿 Diving Prerequisites
To dive the Tihany wreck, you should be:
- Certified as an Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD)
- Deep Diver certified
🌊 Dive Site Description
- The wreck is in one piece and relatively well preserved.
- As the site is not marked, a reference line must be set for both descent and ascent. To maximise bottom time, divers usually explore the wreck just above the deck level (around 35 m).
- Wreck penetration is possible, but only for certified Wreck Specialty divers.
- A safety stop at 5 metres is mandatory.
📊 Dive Conditions
- Maximum depth: 40 m
- Average dive time: ~35 minutes
- Currents: generally weak
- Visibility: 10–20 m
- Water temperature: 16–23°C
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