B-17 Flying Fortress wreck
Also known as: B-17 bomber
Best time to dive
April to November
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No
Safety notes
Extreme depth (65-72m) with mandatory decompression (~1hr deco after ~20-25min bottom time); narcosis risk; fishing nets entangled on the wreck (entanglement hazard); difficulty locating the wreck without GPS; designated war grave (co-pilot's remains reportedly still on site) requiring respectful conduct
Permits & fees
No wreck-specific permit fee found; general Croatia diving permit (~EUR 15/year) may apply; war-grave status implies sensitivity/advance notification expectations but no formal fee documented
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Komiza
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.