110 years in the depths: The sunken ship - a piece of history that has stood the test of time.
The ship - Baron Gautsch
A century full of fascinating diving experiences and unforgettable moments under water. To celebrate this special occasion, we cordially invite you to our anniversary event.
Date: August 15 and 17
>3 dives per day are planned – so don’t miss this opportunity to discover one of the most impressive wrecks in the upper Adriatic.
Get your exclusive Early Bird ticket (available now) for the Baron Gautsch dives!
With the exclusive Early Bird Ticket, we cordially invite you to join us at the dive centre after your dive at the Baron Gautsch. Look forward to a relaxed barbecue evening with a great atmosphere and refreshing drinks (2 drinks included). As a special anniversary gift, you will receive an exclusive T-shirt with your ticket – a souvenir that will keep your diving experience in your memory forever.
Just get in touch at office@rovinj-diving.com or shop@tauchturm.at
*Further information at https://rovinj-diving.com/baron-gautsch-wrack/
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.