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Jablanac Shipwreck

The remains of a sunken military ship wreck visible through clear water.

Jablanac, Croatia

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We were at the viewpoint very nice know looking how we can get down  
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One hour's walk from the Jablanac port the remains of a German World War II ship can be seen in just a few meters of clear water in Zavratnica Bay. The ship sank while hiding from British bombers.

Zavratnica Bay is a narrow inlet in the northern Adriatic Sea, sitting at the foot of the Velebit Mountains.

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Stopping at the last hairpin bend on your way down to Jablanca will save you some time, there is a trail leading down to the path towards the ship. Be cautious though, there are slippery and loose rocks on the trail. It is a 20-30 min walk to the ship with a nice view of the bay. About 200 meters from the ship is a small "ticket house" where you have to pay 20kn for a ticket to get access to the bay and the ship. The area where the ship is located is a national park, hence the fee to enter.

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August 10, 2011

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