RFA BOARDALE - Lofoten Islands

The RFA *Boardale* is an absolute beast of a wreck, a tanker that really gives you a sense of scale. We love how it dominates the seafloor off Lofoten, resting at 60 metres, a proper deep dive that commands respect. Descending onto that massive hull, you immediately feel the history, the sheer size of a vessel built in '37, taken down during the Norwegian campaign. What makes *Boardale* special for us isn't just the depth or the history, but the way it's become part of the environment. The structure itself is a dark, imposing silhouette, but up close, there are nudibranchs in surprising colours clinging to the plates, and often schools of cod hanging around the superstructure. We’d suggest focusing on the stern if you’re limited on bottom time; the prop is a highlight. Visibility can be excellent up here, often 20 metres plus on a good day, but it’s Norway, so prepare for chillier water. This is a dive for experienced technical divers, those who appreciate a significant piece of maritime history and the quiet solitude of a deep wreck.

Location

Lofoten Islands, Norway, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

68.700000, 14.348333

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

60m

Marine Protected Area: Nykvåg/Nykan