ANNE LENE - Bornholm

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.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.260730, 14.990888
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
60m

Wreck History - ANNE LENE

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.

Marine Protected Area: Åsen, Gudhjem

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 ANNE LENE

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 ANNE LENE

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