Dive-site story
Resting on the seabed off the Bulgarian coast, this Shchuka-class Soviet submarine sank after striking a mine during wartime patrols. The hull lies severed into sections, with the conning tower, bow torpedo tubes, and deck machinery recognizable beneath marine growth and silt. Exposure to open Black Sea currents and deep water demands trimix qualification alongside thorough decompression planning.
Periscope housing, conning tower, and intact deck machinery
Shchuka-class submarine bow profile resting on the seabed
Protected offshore war grave and naval relic
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer brings calmer surface conditions, though water temperatures at the wreck stay cold year-round.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sea TurbotScophthalmus maeoticus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Round GobyNeogobius melanostomus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black Sea Spiny DogfishSqualus acanthias ponticus | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Warty CrabEriphia verrucosa | Common |
Marine forecast
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