Wreck of the San Paolo

Site Overview

The San Paolo is a passenger ship that sank off Ponza and now rests at 20-35 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 Pontine water and the accessible depth make it a favourite for wreck and fish lovers alike. It is a satisfying intermediate dive that combines history with the rich pelagic life of the islands. 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.