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BARON GAUTSCH – 110 YEARS

by rovdiv

110 years in the depths: The sunken ship - a piece of history that has stood the test of time.

A century full of fascinating diving experiences and unforgettable moments under water. To celebrate this special event in style, we cordially invite you to our anniversary celebration

Date: August 15 and 17

Get your exclusive Early Bird ticket (available now) for the Baron Gautsch dives!

>3 dives per day are planned – so don’t miss this opportunity to discover one of the most impressive wrecks in the upper Adriatic.

Everyone with an Early Bird ticket is cordially invited to the dive center – on the evening of the dive for a barbecue & drinks (2 drinks included) and receive an exclusive T-shirt as an anniversary gift – a souvenir that will keep your diving experience forever.

Just get in touch at office@rovinj-diving.com or shop@tauchturm.at

*Further information at https://rovinj-diving.com/baron-gautsch-wrack/

The ship - Baron Gautsch

Built in 1908, the Baron Gautsch was a passenger ship of the shipping company Österreichischer Lloyd. It originally carried passengers from Trieste to the Adriatic coast, an initiative of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy to open up the northern Mediterranean region. With the outbreak of the First World War on July 28, 1914, the merchant ships of Austria-Hungary were called up for military service and placed under the control of the Imperial and Royal Navy. Navy. They were given a camouflage paint job and now served as auxiliary cruisers, troop transporters or supply ships. In 1914, the ship sank due to a course error in its own minefield.

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