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UJ2210 ex Marcella<\/h3><\/div>
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The wreck known today as UJ 2210 \u2013 Crossover<\/strong> began her life as the Marcella<\/em>, built in 1932 at the Saint-Nazaire shipyards in France. At the time, she was considered one of the most advanced and impressive fishing vessels in the world<\/strong>, designed for long-range missions with an autonomy of up to 140 days<\/strong>, and was frequently used for expeditions to Greenland.<\/p>\n

In 1942, during the Second World War, the vessel was confiscated by the Kriegsmarine<\/strong> and converted into a submarine hunter. Integrated into the 22nd Flotilla<\/strong>, she was renamed UJ 2210<\/strong> and would go on to serve a notable military career<\/strong>\u2014including the sinking of the feared British submarine HMS Tigris<\/strong>, which had severely impacted the Italian fleet near Capri in February 1943.<\/p>\n

Her service came to an end in May 1944. After sustaining damage from previous bombings by the British submarine HMS Sickle<\/strong>, she was finally sunk by MTB 419<\/strong>, a British motor torpedo boat, on the night of 27 May 1944<\/strong>. She was struck by the last torpedo onboard, sealing her fate.<\/p>\n

Wreck Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Original Name:<\/strong> Marcella<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Built:<\/strong> 1932 \u2013 Saint-Nazaire, France<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Military Designation:<\/strong> UJ 2210<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Length:<\/strong> Approx. 65 m<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Depth:<\/strong> Wreck rests at 65 m<\/strong>, bow rises to 45 m<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Orientation:<\/strong> Bow broken and pointing upwards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The wreck now lies off the coast of Framura<\/strong>, resting at around 65 metres. The bow section is broken but dramatically rises toward the surface<\/strong>, making it a striking image for underwater photographers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Dive Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Descending along the wreck, divers are greeted by Hall-type anchors<\/strong>, still attached near the bow. At around 55 metres<\/strong>, where the ship broke apart, a dramatic passage<\/strong> opens up. Here, you\u2019ll find a single-barrelled deck gun<\/strong> still in place, along with a shell rack<\/strong>\u2014a chilling reminder of the ship\u2019s wartime purpose.<\/p>\n

    Nearby on the seabed, the spare propeller<\/strong>, detached during salvage efforts, has been resting undisturbed since 2010.<\/p>\n

    The three aft decks<\/strong> remain accessible, with open hatches<\/strong> offering external inspection, though entry into the helm station is not advised<\/strong> due to its cramped layout and the unusual tilt of the hull, which can cause disorientation.<\/p>\n

    Toward the stern, you\u2019ll reach the funnel<\/strong>, which once supported a turret-mounted machine gun<\/strong>. The final section of the stern<\/strong> is partially buried in silt but remains photogenic and atmospheric.<\/p>\n

    The wreck is rich in marine life<\/strong>\u2014macro photographers will love the sheer variety of nudibranchs<\/strong>, while the collapsed sections of the hull provide hiding spots for large lobsters and conger eels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    At the stern, vibrant gorgonians (Leptogorgia sarmentosa<\/em>)<\/strong> sway gently in the current, while white gorgonians (Eunicella verrucosa<\/em>)<\/strong> grow beside the depth charges<\/strong> that still lie scattered in the muddy seabed.<\/p>\n

    This wreck offers a powerful blend of history and marine biodiversity<\/strong>, making it one of the most emotionally impactful and visually stunning dives<\/strong> in the region.<\/p>\n

    <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> [\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”8038″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”img_link_large”][vc_single_image image=”2408″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”img_link_large”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs style=”outline” spacing=”4″ alignment=”center” active_section=”1″ pagination_style=”flat-round” css_animation=”lightSpeedIn” el_class=”tabs_immersioni”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-crosshairs” add_icon=”true” title=”Scheda” tab_id=”scheda0d4b-23375559-18b6aa66-310e”][vc_column_text]LOCALITY<\/strong> Framura<\/span>
    \nMINIMUM DEPTH<\/strong> 45 mt.<\/span>
    \nMAXIMUM DEPTH<\/strong> 65 mt.<\/span>
    \nAVERAGE DEPTH<\/strong> 60 mt.<\/span>
    \nVISIBILITY<\/strong> Fairly good<\/span>
    \nCURRENT<\/strong> Weak\u00a0<\/span>
    \nRECOMMENDED MIXTURE<\/strong> Trimix 18\/45 – 15\/55<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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