HARBURG - Baltic Coast

The Harburg, she's a proper wreck, isn't she? Not deep, just 10 metres, but that’s precisely what makes her so good. We love a shallow wreck that gives you plenty of bottom time to really snoop around. This old steamship went down after a tussle with the tanker Tinny back in '57, and she's been sitting upright on the seabed ever since, beautifully preserved by the Baltic’s cool embrace. Dropping down, the bow is usually the first thing that materialises from the green haze, often shrouded in a shoal of small fish darting in and out of the broken railings. We always make a point of heading into the cargo holds; they’re surprisingly open and you can navigate them without much fuss. The light filters down, illuminating the ghostly outlines of the frames, and you'll spot crabs scuttling across the seabed inside. The stern section is also great for exploring, the propeller still largely intact, and we’ve often found a big cod lurking under there. Visibility can vary, but generally, when it's good, you can see a good chunk of her, making for some excellent photo opportunities. She’s perfect for divers who appreciate history and want to spend a good long while exploring without the pressure of depth.

Location: Baltic Coast, Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 59.369720, 18.276667
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 10m

Marine Protected Area: 2022233 Gärdesudden

Best Time to Dive in Baltic Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Baltic Coast occur in January, averaging 0.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 0.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 0.6°C (air: -0.4°C)
February: 0.6°C (air: -0.3°C)
March: 0.6°C (air: 1.7°C)
April: 0.6°C (air: 4.6°C)
May: 0.6°C (air: 10.5°C)
June: 0.6°C (air: 17.2°C)
July: 0.6°C (air: 17.8°C)
August: 0.6°C (air: 17.3°C)
September: 0.6°C (air: 13.2°C)
October: 0.6°C (air: 8.5°C)
November: 0.6°C (air: 3.8°C)
December: 0.6°C (air: -0.5°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to HARBURG

Marine Life in Baltic Coast

Home to 59 recorded species including 31 reef fish, 9 seagrass & algae, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 other, 3 whales & dolphins, 3 sharks & rays.

Notable Species

Blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) - Clams & Mussels
Protestant (Clupea harengus) - Reef Fish
bladder wrack (Fucus vesiculosus) - Seagrass & Algae
New Zealand Mudsnail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Fluke (Platichthys flesus) - Reef Fish
Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernua) - Reef Fish
Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) - Reef Fish
sprat (Sprattus sprattus) - Reef Fish
bull rout (Myoxocephalus scorpius) - Reef Fish
Sea gooseberry (Pleurobrachia pileus)
pike (Esox lucius) - Reef Fish
common jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) - Jellyfish
Spawn (Gasterosteus aculeatus) - Reef Fish
burbot (Lota lota) - Reef Fish
Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) - Reef Fish
black goby (Gobius niger) - Reef Fish
salmon (Salmo salar) - Reef Fish
lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus) - Reef Fish
eel (Anguilla anguilla) - Reef Fish
eelgrass (Zostera marina) - Seagrass & Algae

Recommended Packing List for HARBURG

Based on average water temperature of 0.6°C.

Drysuit - water at 1°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