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Log This Dive

PROGRESS

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.