MARTINA B - Baltic Coast

The Martina B is a proper classic, just off the Baltic coast. She’s a 60-meter motor vessel that ran aground in ’73, and now she sits in a surprisingly accessible 6 meters of water. We love a wreck you can really spend time on without constantly checking your NDLs. This isn't a site about big pelagics, it's about the structure itself. Imagine gliding over her deck, seeing the mast still reaching up, and peering into cargo holds that are now home to thick swarms of juvenile cod and blennies darting between the frames. The wheelhouse is still largely intact, which is our favourite part; you can almost picture the captain. Visibility here can swing a bit, but on a good day, with the sun filtering through the shallow water, it’s quite atmospheric. We’d suggest going in late summer for the best chance of calm conditions and clearer water. It’s perfect for newer wreck divers or photographers wanting to practice composition on a well-preserved piece of history.

Location
Baltic Coast, Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
60.643890, 17.956944
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
6m

Marine Protected Area: 2010959 Västerskian

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)

Nearby Dive Sites in Baltic Coast

Nearest Dive Centres to MARTINA B

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

Recommended Packing List for MARTINA B

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