PROGRESS - Bornholm

The PROGRESS wreck sits in the shallow waters off Bornholm, a grim reminder of wartime shipping. At only 10 metres, this steamship is a fantastic, accessible delve into history. We love how the wreck’s bones are so well preserved, the bow and stern still largely intact, giving you a real sense of its former life. You can glide over the holds, imagining the cargo it once carried, or peer into the collapsed sections where beams and plates now lie scattered. Despite its age, the PROGRESS is far from a desolate place. Shoals of small fish dart in and out of the superstructure, using the twisted metal as shelter. Crabs scuttle across the deck plates, and we’ve often spotted lobsters tucked into crevices. The visibility here can vary, but on a good day, the sunlight filters down, illuminating the wreck’s features and making the details really pop. It’s an ideal site for anyone keen on wreck penetration at a comfortable depth, or for photographers looking to capture a piece of the past, alive with new inhabitants.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.537777, 12.661667
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
10m

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 PROGRESS

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 PROGRESS

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