AEGEUS - Bornholm

The *Aegeus* is one of those wrecks that just grabs you. Lying at 55m, she’s a deep dive, no question, but for those with the training, it’s a proper exploration. We love the sheer scale of her; 106 metres long, sitting upright on the seabed. Dropping down, you can feel the current pick up sometimes, but once you’re on the deck, the ship just absorbs you. Our favourite part has to be the bow, still impressively intact, with the anchor chains draped like giant necklaces. We’ve seen some decent cod patrolling the holds, and the bridge area is often swarming with schools of small fish. The visibility here can be superb on a good day, giving you that incredible sense of the wreck stretching out into the gloom. It’s a dive for technical divers, obviously, but if you’re comfortable at depth and love the history a wreck like this holds, the *Aegeus* is a standout. Just be mindful of decompression, and make sure your gas planning is solid. This isn't a quick dip.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.625000, 15.788889
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
55m

Wreck History - AEGEUS

Year Sunk
1937
Vessel Type
cargo ship
Cause
collision

Built in 1917, the Greek steamship Aegeus was a veteran of the seas, a product of the shipbuilding boom during the First World War. For two decades, the 107-metre vessel plied the trade routes of Europe. Its career came to a sudden and dramatic end on May 9, 1937, in the dark, cold waters of the Baltic Sea. While navigating southeast of the Danish island of Bornholm, the Aegeus collided with another vessel, the Nashaba. The damage was catastrophic, and the old steamship quickly succumbed to the sea, sinking to the seabed.

Today, the Aegeus is a premier technical diving site, lying at a challenging depth of 55 metres. The cold, low-salinity water of the Baltic has preserved the wreck in remarkable condition. Divers who make the descent are greeted by a large, intact vessel, its sheer size and ghostly form emerging from the gloom. Exploring this massive ship, from its cargo holds to its deck structures, is an unforgettable experience for trained decompression divers, offering a perfectly preserved time capsule from the era between the World Wars.

Best Time to Dive in Bornholm

The warmest water temperatures in Bornholm occur in January, averaging 3.3°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 3.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 3.3°C (air: 3.1°C)
  • February: 3.3°C (air: 3.2°C)
  • March: 3.3°C (air: 3.9°C)
  • April: 3.3°C (air: 6.0°C)
  • May: 3.3°C (air: 10.9°C)
  • June: 3.3°C (air: 16.1°C)
  • July: 3.3°C (air: 17.4°C)
  • August: 3.3°C (air: 18.0°C)
  • September: 3.3°C (air: 15.7°C)
  • October: 3.3°C (air: 11.5°C)
  • November: 3.3°C (air: 7.1°C)
  • December: 3.3°C (air: 3.5°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Bornholm

Nearest Dive Centres to AEGEUS

Marine Life in Bornholm

Home to 67 recorded species including 43 reef fish, 7 clams & mussels, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 crabs & lobsters, 2 starfish, 2 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for AEGEUS

Based on average water temperature of 3.3°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 3°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories