Wreck of the Francesco Crispi

Site Overview

The Francesco Crispi is a liner that sank off the Salento and now rests at 30-40 m, a large and atmospheric wreck draped in life. Big groupers haunt the hull, conger eels fill the openings and barracuda drift past in the blue, while gorgonians and bream add colour. The clear Adriatic water and the accessible depth make it a favourite for advanced divers. It is a satisfying deep dive that combines history with the rich pelagic life of the heel of Italy. 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.