BIRTHE
Protected Area
M - Reg
Why dive here
With 66+ marine species recorded in the area - including jellyfish lake - BIRTHE offers some of Bornholm's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
We always make time for the Birthe when we're diving Bornholm. This fishing vessel is quite deep, hitting 50 metres, but the visibility here can be surprisingly good, making the descent a real journey into the blue. We love how intact she is, especially for a wreck in these northern waters. You can still see the wheelhouse almost whole, and the stern is a fantastic spot for finding conger eels poking out from the shadows. The Birthe is our pick for divers who appreciate a wreck with a story, not just a pile of twisted metal. Exploring the deck, you’ll often find schools of pollock circling the mast, and the cargo holds are now home to crabs scuttling across what used to be a bustling fishing boat. The cold water preserves a lot of the details that would be lost elsewhere, giving it a ghost-ship feel. We'd suggest saving this dive for a calm day; while the current isn't usually fierce, a smooth surface makes the long journey down and up much more enjoyable. It's a proper deep dive, so bring your experience and good buoyancy control.
Typical BIRTHE 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 50m 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.
BIRTHE Wreck History
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
unknown
In the deep, cold waters of the Baltic Sea off the Danish island of Bornholm lies the fishing vessel Birthe. At a depth of 50 meters, this site is strictly for experienced technical divers. The Baltic is renowned for its exceptional preservation of wooden and steel wrecks due to its cold, brackish, and low-oxygen environment, and the Birthe is no exception. Though its story is lost to time, the vessel sits as a silent testament to the island's fishing heritage. Divers making the descent are rewarded with a view of a largely intact trawler, often draped in the fishing nets that may have contributed to its demise. The dark, still water creates an atmospheric dive, where the beam of a torch reveals a wreck that feels frozen in time.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BIRTHE
BIRTHE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BIRTHE, 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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