KORONOWO - Bornholm

The Koronowo is a proper wreck, and we reckon it’s one of the best you’ll find off Bornholm. Sunk in a gale back in ‘79, she sits upright on the seabed, an impressive 84-meter bulk that just keeps giving as you descend. We love the way she’s mostly intact, making it feel less like a pile of scrap and more like a ghost ship. Her deck cargo, the reason she went down, is still visible in places, a jumble of twisted metal that makes for some interesting swim-throughs if you're careful. Visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, as it is in the Baltic, but on a good day, the light penetration is just enough to make out the dark outlines of her superstructure and mast reaching up. You'll often find schools of cod lingering in the cargo holds, and we've seen some surprisingly large flatfish tucked into the sand next to her hull. For experienced divers, the Koronowo offers genuine exploration, a chance to really get to grips with a sizeable, relatively modern wreck. Don't rush it; take your time to explore the bridge area and the stern, where the prop is still a commanding presence.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.220300, 14.549817
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
50m

Marine Protected Area: I

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 KORONOWO

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 KORONOWO

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