LILLE ETHEL - Bornholm

Lille Ethel. Now, this one is a bit special. Not because it’s a deep, dramatic wreck, but because it feels like you’ve stumbled upon a secret. She’s an old yacht, sitting upright in just 11 metres of water, almost perfectly preserved. We love that you can see her entire shape as you descend, the mast pointing skyward, still lashed with lines that wave gently in the current. Visibility here on a good day, often in late summer, can hit 10 metres, letting you really appreciate the scale. Our favourite part? Slipping into the small cockpit, imagining the last moments she sailed. The deck is covered in mussels and anemones, and you’ll spot gobies darting from every crevice. She’s a dangerous wreck, yes, but for divers, that means a fascinating, intact structure. We’d suggest a slow, easy dive, taking your time to explore the cabin structure and the rudder. It’s a photographer's dream for wide-angle shots that capture the whole vessel, and perfect for newer wreck divers wanting to experience history without the challenge of depth or strong currents.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.464443, 12.652223
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
11m

Marine Protected Area: Vestamager og havet syd for

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 LILLE ETHEL

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 LILLE ETHEL

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