ATTILA
Protected Area
Adler Grund og Rønne Banke
Why dive here
With 66+ marine species recorded in the area - including jellyfish lake - ATTILA offers some of Bornholm's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Attila* isn’t your typical Caribbean wreck; this is proper Baltic diving, and we absolutely love it for that. She went down in 1922, a steamship that now sits upright at 28 meters, remarkably intact given her age and the environment. You’ll feel the chill of the Baltic even in summer, but that just adds to the atmosphere as you descend onto her deck. We always find the engine room penetration a real highlight, a tight squeeze but incredibly rewarding as you fin past machinery still mostly in place. Visibility can be hit or miss, but when it's good, you can see the whole bow stretching out, blanketed in soft anemones. Dogfish often lurk in the shadows, and we’ve spotted some surprisingly large cod tucked into the cargo holds. It's a dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a challenge; not for beginners, but for divers comfortable with depth and overhead environments, it’s a genuinely rewarding experience. Our tip: go with a local guide; they know the *Attila*'s secrets, and there are many.
Typical ATTILA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 28m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
ATTILA Wreck History
Year Sunk
1922
Vessel Type
cargo ship
Cause
unknown
The story of the steamship Attila is shrouded in the cold, deep waters off the Danish island of Bornholm. Sunk on January 5th, 1922, the specific circumstances of its loss are not widely known, leaving a tantalizing mystery for divers to ponder. As a steamship from the early 20th century, it represents a pivotal era of maritime transport, a ghost from the age of coal and steel now silent on the seabed.
Lying at a depth of 28 meters, the Attila is a dive for advanced recreational divers. The wreck is classified as 'dangerous,' suggesting potential hazards such as collapsed structures, sharp metal, or entanglement risks from old fishing nets, demanding careful dive planning and execution. For those prepared for the challenge, it offers a rewarding exploration of a historic vessel and a glimpse into a largely forgotten piece of Baltic maritime history.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ATTILA
ATTILA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ATTILA, 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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