Dive-site story
The Mohawk Deer rests within the Portofino Marine Protected Area. Built in Canada, the cargo steamship struck cliffs while under tow in heavy seas and split apart. Scattered sections cascade down a rocky drop-off, where divers find hull plating, framing, boilers, and machinery encrusted with Mediterranean invertebrates.
Steamship wreckage sprawling across a steep underwater slope
Red gorgonian sea fans colonizing deeper hull sections
Resident dusky groupers patrolling structural debris
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn brings clear water, warmer temperatures, and regular dive boat operations in the marine park.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red GorgonianParamuricea clavata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| European CongerConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common DentexDentex dentex | Common |
Marine forecast
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