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Descend into history off Cambrils with a deep technical wreck dive to the English steamship Perim, sunk in 1917. This dive offers a rare chance to navigate a significant Mediterranean wreck at 56–62 meters.
Descend into history off Cambrils with a deep technical wreck dive to the English steamship Perim, sunk in 1917. This dive offers a rare chance to navigate a significant Mediterranean wreck at 56–62 meters.
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Operated by Nautic Parc Costa Daurada I Terres De L’Ebre · Cambrils, Catalunya
Cambrils, a coastal town on Spain’s Tarragona shoreline, offers a striking gateway to deep Mediterranean water and historic wreck diving. Among its most electrifying underwater experiences is the technical dive to the English steamship Perim, managed by Nautic Parc Costa Daurada I Terres De L’Ebre. This wreck, which lies submerged between 56 and 62 meters below sea level, challenges divers with both depth and historical intrigue.
The Perim is no ordinary dive site. Built in 1877 and measuring over 73 meters long, this single-chimney steamship met its fate in 1917 after colliding with another English freighter. Now resting on a soft sandy and muddy seabed, the vessel’s rusted silhouette serves as a dramatic underwater monument veiled in Mediterranean marine life. Technical divers get to witness a mix of biofouling on the hull, schools of local fish, and the wreck’s structural details that time has only gently eroded.
Nautic Parc, located at Local 2, Avenida Diputación, 38, leverages Cambrils’ rich maritime heritage and access to deep-water sites to offer this rare dive. Unlike shallower coastal spots, El Perim attracts advanced divers eager to combine historical wreck exploration with intricate dive planning. The company’s expertise ensures safe, responsible descents to these depths, emphasizing environmental respect and diver preparedness.
This wreck dive stands apart in the Costa Daurada region by blending technical challenge with a tactile connection to early 20th-century maritime history. For divers seeking a precise and thrilling experience beyond typical recreational limits, Nautic Parc is a must-visit, framing Cambrils as a vital hub for serious Mediterranean wreck diving.
expert.
3–5 hours including decompression.
Divers should be in excellent physical condition with the endurance for deep, technical dives and decompression stops.
Divers must hold technical diving certifications with training in decompression and use of mixed gases.
The wreck is accessible only by boat from Nautic Parc’s base in Cambrils.
Typical Mediterranean species, including grouper, barracuda, and various reef fish, inhabit the wreck.
Spring to fall offers the best conditions, with warmer water and clearer visibility.
The primary concerns are depth-related risks, requiring strict adherence to dive plans and equipment redundancy.
No—this is an expert-level dive limited to technical divers with proper certification and experience.
The Perim was sunk in 1917 after colliding with another vessel, marking a dramatic episode in local maritime history.
Nautic Parc promotes responsible diving practices to protect fragile wreck sites and the Mediterranean’s delicate marine ecosystems.
Nautic Parc Costa Daurada I Terres De L’Ebre is a Salou-based nautical activity provider operating across the Costa Daurada and Terres de l’Ebre. The operator lists a broad programme of maritime experiences including scuba diving and guided immersions, snorkel and guided snorkel routes, paddle surf and paddle yoga sessions, kayak routes, jet ski safaris, boat charters and yachting departures. Training and licensing courses appear in the catalogue, notably the Licencia de navegación CN Cambrils and other navigation courses offered in Cambrils. Fishing options are offered as coastal and river trips with departures noted from Riumar, Deltebre and Cambrils. Adventure and family choices are included in the schedule, from banana boat and donut rides to parasailing and inflatable waterpark sessions. Several dive itineraries reference wrecks and named sites such as Dragonera, El Cavour and Barca d'en Robert, with activities running around L'Ametlla de Mar and Cambrils. The programme also lists guided natural routes through the Delta del Ebro, sunset cruises, tuna tours and oystering experiences. Listings sometimes include extras such as underwater photography and hotel packages. Some activities specify expert instructors and include required equipment and safety briefings. Availability varies by season and location. Book early today.
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