ANNE LENE
Protected Area
Åsen, Gudhjem
Why dive here
With 66+ marine species recorded in the area - including jellyfish lake - ANNE LENE offers some of Bornholm's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Anne Lene isn't just another chunk of metal on the seabed, it’s a proper dive for wreck enthusiasts. We’ve always been drawn to wrecks with a bit of a story, and this fishing vessel, sitting upright at 60 meters, definitely has one. The depth means it's a dive for those comfortable with technical profiles, but if you've got the training, it's worth the descent. Dropping down, the visibility in Bornholm can be surprising, often clearing up beautifully at depth, letting the Anne Lene emerge from the gloom. The stern is our favourite part, with the propeller still largely intact, a real testament to its past life. You'll find cod lurking in the shadows of the wheelhouse, and schools of pollock often swirl around the mast, which still stands proud. Inside the hold, if you're venturing in, the sense of quiet preservation is palpable – it’s a moment of reflection, really. We’d suggest keeping an eye on your bottom time here; it’s easy to get lost in the details.
Typical ANNE LENE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 60m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 14°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
ANNE LENE Wreck History
Year Sunk
1995
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
collision
Tonnage
75 GRT
The ANNE LENE was a modern steel-hulled fishing vessel working the rich fishing grounds of the Baltic Sea. Her story is a stark reminder of the dangers of modern shipping in a busy sea. In 1995, while operating in the waters off the Danish island of Bornholm, she was involved in a collision with a much larger vessel in poor visibility. The impact was catastrophic, and the small fishing boat sank rapidly, taking her to the deep, cold seabed.
Today, the ANNE LENE rests upright and remarkably intact at a challenging depth of 60 meters, placing her firmly in the realm of technical diving. The cold, dark, and often clear waters of the Baltic have preserved her perfectly, creating an eerie and fascinating time capsule. She looks as though she could start her engines at any moment, though her superstructure is draped in the very nets she once used to fish. This is a serious dive for certified and experienced trimix divers only, requiring meticulous planning and execution. For those who can make the journey down, the reward is a hauntingly beautiful wreck, a true ghost ship of the Baltic, often patrolled by the large cod that now call her home.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ANNE LENE
ANNE LENE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ANNE LENE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (54.94, 13.85) (7km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
14°C
57°F · Range: 11.7–16.3°C
Air Temperature
12°C
53°F
Wind Speed
8.16 m/s
15.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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