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MV Goya

The MV Goya isn't just a wreck, it's a somber echo of history, resting upright on the seabed off Bornholm. Dropping down, the sheer scale hits you first. This former Norwegian freighter, repurposed by the Germans and sunk in 1945, is incredibly intact. We love exploring the bow, where the torpedo impact tore a massive hole, an eerie reminder of its final moments. Visibility here can be a bit of a gamble – anything from a glorious 15 metres to a murky five, so pick your day carefully, ideally after a few calm ones. Inside, where careful penetration is possible for trained wreck divers, you might still glimpse a bicycle or a helmet among the collapsing decks. Outside, schools of sprat shimmer like liquid silver, and we’ve often seen Atlantic cod lurking in the shadows. Look closely, and you’ll spot blue mussels clinging to the steel plates, alongside the more unusual boreal astarte. It's a dive that combines profound historical weight with the stark beauty of a cold-water artificial reef. For experienced wreck divers, it’s a truly moving experience.