The Italian Naval Base Wrecks (Leros) | WWII Wreck Field

Site Overview

The Italian Naval Base Wrecks of Leros are a poignant cluster of sunken WWII torpedo boats and small freighters resting on the sandy seabed off the island’s historic naval base. Lying in 12–35 m, the scattered hulls and fittings have become a haven for macro life: morays and conger eels thread the openings, nudibranchs freckle the algae-covered plates, and wrasse patrol the wreckage. Although penetration is not encouraged, swimming the bright outer structures gives a strong sense of history without the risks of enclosed spaces. For divers interested in wartime archaeology, the Leros wrecks are a satisfying, fish-filled dive close to the Dodecanese, and the clear water makes the details easy to appreciate. It is a favourite of macro photographers and of anyone who loves a wreck with a story. The Italian Naval Base Wrecks (Leros) sits within Aegean – Dodecanese and is best described as a wreck and macro dive. The water here is typically clear, and the profile — from around 12 m down to 35 m — gives advanced divers a rewarding range of routes. Among the life you can expect are Mediterranean Moray, Conger Eel, Nudibranch, Anthias, Wrasse. The site rewards a slow, observant approach, and good buoyancy keeps both diver and reef safe. With sensible planning around weather and boats, it ranks among the more memorable stops on a Greek diving trip.