Constandis (wreck)
Constandis is an artificial shipwreck in Limassol Bay, Cyprus.[1]
This fishing vessel, originally operated as a bottom trawler, was built in the USSR in 1989. Its Russian name was "Zolotets". It was registered at the Register of Cyprus Ships in 1997 and operated in international waters in the Eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea for a short period of time.
It was sunk off the coast of Limassol in February 2014, along with another artificial wreck the Lady Thetis. The Constandis sits now in approximately 24 metres (79 ft) of water and has some great things to view on the outside while there are also some easy penetration options for divers that are a little more adventurous.
Dive site details
Access: Whilst close to the marina adjacent to the Crowne Plaza Hotel, a vessel is required to complete the transit to the site.
Expected depth: 24.3 m
Bottom characteristics: Sandy/Silty
Max depth in area: <30 m
Alternate site: Three stars/Paphos/Latchi
Particular risks:
- Traffic protection - High
- Narcosis - Low
- Decompression - Moderate
- Increased air consumption - High
- Limited time - Low
- Poor visibility - Moderate
- Separation - High
- Entanglement - Moderate
- Entrapment and sharps – High
- Dehydration/Sun burn/Exposure – High
- Penetration - Low