NIMETU-409 - Baltic Coast

NIMETU-409, a WWII-era German minesweeper, rests at 30 metres, mostly intact despite the decades. We love it for the eerie, almost pristine feel of a vessel frozen in time. Descending through the Baltic’s green embrace, the wreck slowly materialises, a sharp silhouette against the gloom. The stern is our favourite spot, where the deck guns still point skyward, encrusted with a thin layer of growth that gives them a ghostly, barnacled texture. You can swim through parts of the superstructure, feeling the cool rush of water as you pass through doorways and past portholes that once looked out over a very different sea. While there isn't a riot of tropical colour here, we've found plenty of interesting macro life, like small gobies darting between crevices and the occasional starfish clinging to a bulkhead. Visibility can be a bit variable, but on a good day, the low light penetration actually adds to the dramatic atmosphere. It's a dive that speaks to history, ideal for those who appreciate the quiet solemnity of a well-preserved wreck rather than a bustling reef.

Location
Baltic Coast, Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
58.553864, 22.073168
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
30m

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 NIMETU-409

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 NIMETU-409

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