Wreck of Maasilinn ship - Baltic Coast

Diving the Maasilinn is a proper adventure, not your average Caribbean dip. We love the chill it brings, the sense of history clinging to every timber. Dropping down onto that ancient hull, you can almost feel the whispers of its past journeys across the Baltic. The visibility can be a bit moody here, but when it’s good, it’s really good, revealing the wreck’s surprising size. What we really enjoy is exploring the wooden skeleton, picking out details that tell a story – a mast step, a section of hull planking, all softened by time and encrusted with Baltic mussels. You won’t find colourful corals, but the resident blennies darting from crevices and the occasional large cod peering out from beneath a collapsed deck section give the wreck a quiet, living presence. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the chill of cold water diving and the raw beauty of a well-preserved historical site, rather than a parade of tropical fish. Our best advice? Go early, before any local boat traffic stirs things up, and take your time. This isn’t a wreck you rush.

Location
Baltic Coast, Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
59.451890, 24.738308
Type
wreck

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 Wreck of Maasilinn ship

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 Wreck of Maasilinn ship

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