CEYLON - Bornholm

The *Ceylon* off Bornholm is one of those wrecks that just hits right, especially if you’re into a bit of history with your dive. She’s a barque, went down in 1908, and sits at a comfortable 19 metres. What we love about the *Ceylon* is how intact she feels for her age, with parts of the hull still standing proud, creating some fantastic swim-throughs. You’ll find cod sheltering in the darker corners, and crabs scuttling over the timbers, feeling their way around the structure. The light, when it filters down, catches the outlines beautifully, making the whole site feel a bit like diving through a ghost ship. Visibility here can swing a bit, so we’d always suggest checking local conditions before you head out, but on a good day, it’s remarkably clear. We’ve found the best time to dive her is mornings, before any boat traffic stirs up the sediment. This wreck really suits divers who appreciate the atmospheric side of things, those who enjoy imagining the life she had before the sea claimed her.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.937800, 12.634666
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
19m

Marine Protected Area: S

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 CEYLON

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 CEYLON

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