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Underwater Photo Location: Rodina, Sozopol

Underwater Photo Location: Rodina, Sozopol

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Rodina is Bulgarian cargo ship launched at sea in 1922. On Sept 19, 1941 „Rodina” was sailing full of load from Istanbul to Varna. It was guarded by two Bulgarian mine-layers. In the region of Burgas, it came across two mines and sank very quickly. Three people died. The crews of the mine-layers saved 37 people.

The depth is between 33 - 40 meters. The height which „Rodina” reaches from the bottom is 14.5 meters. There is free access to the superstructure and holds, which are empty.
The vessel is intact and is a place of great interest to the experienced scuba divers.
The water temperature is between 6-10 degrees in may to 18 in august - september.
Facts about Rodina, Sozopol
  • It is in Bulgaria
  • Rodina, Sozopol is in the Black Sea.
  • The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
  • The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
Dive Operators - Bulgaria
Dive types
dayboatwreck

Marine Life
small

Diving facilities
airnitroxhireinstructionguidedfriendly

Photo facilities
macrowideangle

by Lyuben Zagorchev
A cute fish.

by Lyuben Zagorchev
Another cute fish.
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