Relitto Colosso

This is an Italian armed cargo steamer from Ilva of Genoa. Launched in 1918, during World War II, in June 1943, she was hit and sunk by two torpedoes from a British submarine in front of Bonassola. Ten crew members and the captain died.

A unique wreck in that it sank and was implanted vertical to the surface. Descending to -43 meters one encounters the bow and the two beautiful anchors.

Also known as the Moneglia steamer. A wreck that is not always easy because of poor visibility, but if good it is really beautiful. As soon as you descend you immediately encounter the two spectacular Bighi

A beautiful dive. The coast descends creating natural terraces at the -20, -35 and -45 mt levels, entirely covered with red gorgonians.

Ideal dive spot for courses and training. Mixed rock and sand bottom with posidonia. Slowly degrading. Burrowing fish and salps. Very beautiful and fascinating nocturnes.

A beautiful wreck dive. The wreck is treaded and you can turn around in about 20 minutes, but without doing the inside part. You can penetrate if in possession of the patents and it is fairly easy and free of nets.

It is a wreck in sailing condition. The seabed is flat and sandy, at about 30m. Sunk 1943. Usually no or light current. Good visibility in the summer season.

The wreck, mistakenly called Cargo Armato, was actually a former ocean-going fishing vessel, built in 1926 in France. It lies at a depth of 26 to 36 meters. Its 64 meters long, 10 meters wide and 6 meters high. In 1942 it was commandeered by the Germans in Marseille to be converted into a submarine destroyer.

Equa’s Wreck is about a 25 minute boat ride. Equa’s Wreck sits in front of Riomaggiore, two miles from the coast.

This dive site is located within Zone B of the Cinque Terre National Park. The site is perfect for beginners and divers with little experience.