Wreck of the Egeo
Site Overview
The Egeo is a cargo ship that sank off San Benedetto del Tronto and now rests at 20-30 m, a medium-sized wreck draped in life. Conger eels and bream fill the structure, while nudibranchs and the occasional grouper add colour. The clear Adriatic water and the accessible depth make it a favourite for wreck and macro lovers alike. It is a satisfying intermediate dive that combines history with the gentle reef life of the central Adriatic. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers.
Dive Briefing
"Brief on the wreck layout and the mild current, then descend the shot line to the deck. Control buoyancy over the hull to protect the life, use a torch in the openings, and watch for conger eels. Ascend with a safety stop and be mindful of boat traffic near the coast. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point."
Signature Marine Life
Conger Eel
Conger conger
Best: Year-round
Two-banded Sea Bream
Diplodus vulgaris
Best: Year-round
Dusky Grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
Best: Year-round
Nudibranch
Chromodorididae
Best: Year-round
Sea Squirt
Ciona intestinalis
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Boat traffic
- Mild current
- Sharp wreck edges
- Cold thermocline
- Limited visibility after rain
- Disorientation
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Good for intermediate divers and wreck enthusiasts who want accessible history and macro in clear Marche water. An Advanced certification is recommended for comfort on the deeper sections. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- Egeo Diving
- San Benedetto Sub
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle, macro
Nearby Stay
Grand Hotel Passetto
Ancona • 4km away
Hotel Conero
Numana • 2km away