Hans Schmidt Wreck
The Hans Schmidt Wreck, formerly known as ‘Istra’, lies near Rovinj at depths of up to 42 m. You need Deep Diver or AOWD and at least 40 logged dives. The boat ride takes about 40 minutes (9 nm), and the dive costs €83 plus €18 guiding (zone 3).
Hans Schmidt Wreck
Wreck diving · approx. 40 min by boat · 9 nm
The Hans Schmidt Wreck, formerly known as ‘Istra’, lies near Rovinj at depths of up to 42 m. You need Deep Diver or AOWD and at least 40 logged dives. The boat ride takes about 40 minutes (9 nm), and the dive costs €83 plus €18 guiding (zone 3).
You descend via the buoy and line. Dense shoals of fish gather even along the line.
Scorpionfish, conger eels, spiny lobsters and catsharks live on the wreck. War materiel lies in the sand, and you mustn't touch it.
Lots of fishing nets hang on the wreck. That's why we advise against penetrating it.
from €83per dive · All prices in euros, including Croatian VAT.
Package discount: 5% off from 6 dives, 10% off from 10 dives. Applies per person and dive. Excludes packages, group rates and special offers.
- Depth
- down to 42 m
- Minimum certification
- Deep Diver or AOWD
- Minimum dives
- min. 40 logged
- Entry
- from the boat
- Travel time
- approx. 40 min by boat · 9 nm
- Price zone
- Zone 3 · €83 + €18 guiding
- Length × width
- 90 × 12 m
- Torch
- recommended
What you'll see
- Dense shoals of fish on the descent line
- Scorpionfish and conger eels
- Spiny lobsters
- Catsharks
- 90 m long hull
Good to know
- Don't touch the war materiel in the sand.
- Don't penetrate the wreck; lots of nets hang there.
- Torch recommended.
- An SMB and valid dive insurance are mandatory.
History
The Hans Schmidt was a merchant steamer. Her origins were unclear for a long time.
That's why, after its discovery, the wreck was first called ‘Istra’. Later it was given the name of its last German owner, Hans Schmidt.
The ship is 90 m long and 12 m wide.
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