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Naturalistic and archaeological
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
THE LISCA BIANCA WRECK
A tour of the English cargo ship
After descending into the water, head right past the southern tip of the Lisca Bianca outcropping, over a seabed of algae and sea grass at a depth of 15 m, and follow the sandy channel that leads directly to the ship’s bow. Only the stern portion of the ship is located within the shipping lane, as the bow lies on the port side and is resting along the slope of the seabed itself. The wooden bridges are practically non-existent, with only the twisted and tangled metallic infrastructures remaining in place. In the central portion, you can just make out the remains of the boilers. The stern, which has remained in its sailing trim, is the most fascinating and intact part of the entire wreck. On the deck, you will find the remains of the rudder and its column, while below deck you can make out where the captain’s cabin must have been. Under the sternpost, the remains of the massive rudder and the large propeller have remained in position, with a number of the rudder’s blades hidden by the sand. Here you will reach a maximum depth of 42 to 44 m.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
Cala Minnola
Amphorae in the sea grass
In the water off Cala Minnola, at just a few dozen metres from Punta Albarella, a Roman shipwreck can be found at a depth of 27 to 30 m. The wreck features the remains of a shipload of amphorae (fifty), as well as numerous fragments of black painted pottery (used on-board), which have remained in their original location on the seabed.
Browsed itineraries of Sicily and discover the wonders above and below the water of a timeless island
BASILUZZO
The natural and cultural itinerary
The morphology of the coastline and seabed consists of an imposing rocky outcropping that creates a natural wall in the underwater environment. The Basiluzzo underwater itinerary begins at the base of this block, at a depth of about 12 m. Following the guiding rope, which indicates the pathway, you will come to the base of the ridge. Heading southward, at a depth of about 15 m, you will have the chance to glide over a sandy hollow intermittently colonised by small banks of sea grass, until you come to the plateau. Returning along the guiding rope, the seabed rises in large steps as you overcome a series of big isolated rocks. At the depth of 6.7 m, you will encounter a submerged wall structure.