ASTURIAS
Protected Area
Bøchers Grund
Why dive here
With 66+ marine species recorded in the area - including jellyfish lake - ASTURIAS offers some of Bornholm's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Asturias, off Bornholm, is one of our favourite wreck dives in the Baltics. This isn’t some broken-up pile of debris; it’s a proper steamship, laid out on the seabed almost as if it just docked there. We’ve spent hours here, tracing the deck lines, peering into the cargo holds, and often finding schools of small cod darting between the superstructure. The Asturias went down after a collision in 1957, and you really feel that history when you’re down there. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, the light filtering through the green Baltic water gives the wreck an almost ethereal glow. We always recommend taking a good torch; there are plenty of nooks and crannies to explore, and you’ll find plenty of crabs tucked into the shadows. The intact bow section is particularly impressive, rising from the sand. This site really suits divers who appreciate a wreck with a story, and aren’t afraid of a bit of chill.
Typical ASTURIAS Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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.
ASTURIAS Wreck History
Year Sunk
1957
Vessel Type
cargo ship
Cause
collision
The steamship Asturias met its end in the cold waters of the Baltic Sea off Bornholm, Denmark, on March 31, 1957. The vessel sank following a catastrophic collision with another ship, the Satakunta, before settling on the seabed at a depth of 17 meters. Today, the Asturias is a compelling destination for local divers, though its official classification as a 'dangerous wreck' suggests that penetration should only be attempted by those with proper training and that all divers should exercise caution when exploring its decaying structure.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ASTURIAS
ASTURIAS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ASTURIAS, 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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