Wreck of the Verbano

Site Overview

The Verbano is a passenger ferry that sank in Lake Maggiore and now rests at 15-30 m, a large and atmospheric freshwater wreck. Perch, pike and roach school around the hull, while sponges and crayfish colonise the structure. The clear alpine water and the accessible depth make it a favourite for wreck lovers, though the altitude demands careful planning. It is a satisfying intermediate dive that combines history with the elegance of the lake’s Borromean islands above. 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.