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Molch — Sistiana Bay

Sistiana, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

A German Molch midget submarine lies in Sistiana Bay. A 2022 dive survey documented the hull. The regional heritage catalogue records a different Molch recovered from Sistiana.

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WaterMarine
AccessDocumented dive survey. Current access is unverified.
ExperienceExperience guidance pending
Maximum depthAbout 6.9 m at the bow and 7.2 m at the stern in the 2022 survey.
Best seasonSeasonal details pending
VisibilityVisibility varies

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Regional location and nearby land

Location map

The map shows the survey region off Sistiana. The boat’s wartime number and current access are unverified.
Map areaSistiana
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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Diver field observation

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

The survey team measured an exposed hull about 10.8 m long. BluSub also documented the site with underwater photographs.

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The wreck

This section appears only on shipwreck records and brings the vessel, its loss, present condition, access, and responsible wreck-diving considerations into one place.

Vessel type
German Molch midget submarine
Cause of loss
Local diving accounts describe scuttling. The circumstances of this individual hull's loss are unverified.
Present condition
The 2022 survey documented an exposed hull with corrosion. Current conditions are unverified.

Before you arrive

Access notes

The 2022 survey documents historical dive observations. Current access, site conditions and operator support are unverified.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

The 2022 team reported visibility below half a metre and observed corrosion.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.