BRATTSKAER - West Coast (Gothenburg)
The Brattskär wreck, a cutter vessel resting at 35 metres, is a solid dive out of Gothenburg, especially if you're into something a bit different from the usual reef. We’ve always found these North Sea wrecks have a particular atmosphere. She’s a decent size at 30.8 metres long, so there's a fair bit to poke around. You'll find her reasonably intact, and the cold water has preserved her structure well, though time and current have definitely left their mark. Look for the resident wrasse and crabs that have made this metal hull their home. It's a dive that rewards a slow, methodical exploration, perfect for advanced divers who appreciate the history and the quiet solitude of a shipwreck.
- Location
- West Coast (Gothenburg), Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 57.696667, 11.039166
- Type
- wreck
- Maximum Depth
- 35m
Marine Protected Area: 2025733 Torrbeskär
Best Time to Dive in West Coast (Gothenburg)
The warmest water temperatures in West Coast (Gothenburg) occur in January, averaging 1.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 1.9°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 1.9°C (air: 1.7°C)
- February: 1.9°C (air: 1.9°C)
- March: 1.9°C (air: 3.2°C)
- April: 1.9°C (air: 6.3°C)
- May: 1.9°C (air: 11.7°C)
- June: 1.9°C (air: 16.3°C)
- July: 1.9°C (air: 16.8°C)
- August: 1.9°C (air: 16.8°C)
- September: 1.9°C (air: 14.3°C)
- October: 1.9°C (air: 10.0°C)
- November: 1.9°C (air: 5.6°C)
- December: 1.9°C (air: 1.3°C)
Nearby Dive Sites in West Coast (Gothenburg)
- ALFRED - 30m (wreck)
- ALFRIDA - 16m (wreck)
- ALTRES - 34m (wreck)
- ANDERS MARTIN - 5m (wreck)
- ANNA - 17m (wreck)
- ANNA PETERS - 2m (wreck)
- Aqualand Wreck (wreck)
- ARTHUR - 45m (wreck)
- BATANIA III - 12m (wreck)
- BELLGROVE - 20m (wreck)
- BERNY - 50m (wreck)
- BICO - 32m (wreck)
- BIRTHE - 19m (wreck)
- BIRTHE - 26m (wreck)
- BODIL & BJORN - 0m (wreck)
Nearest Dive Centres to BRATTSKAER
- Atlantis Dive College
- Carlsens Dykkercenter A/S
- DIVERS.se - ["PADI"]
- Dive Team - PADI
- Dykcentrum Gullmarsfjorden
- Dykning.net AB - ["PADI"]
Marine Life in West Coast (Gothenburg)
Home to 134 recorded species including 70 reef fish, 10 other, 9 whales & dolphins, 8 seagrass & algae, 8 clams & mussels, 7 sharks & rays.
Notable Species
- Protestant (Clupea harengus) - Reef Fish
- Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) - Reef Fish
- whiting (Merlangius merlangus) - Reef Fish
- long rough dab (Hippoglossoides platessoides) - Reef Fish
- dab (Limanda limanda) - Reef Fish
- Common Seal (Phoca vitulina) - Whales & Dolphins
- sprat (Sprattus sprattus) - Reef Fish
- Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) - Reef Fish
- Fluke (Platichthys flesus) - Reef Fish
- harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) - Whales & Dolphins
- irish moss, carragheen (Chondrus crispus) - Seagrass & Algae
- bull rout (Myoxocephalus scorpius) - Reef Fish
- grey gurnard (Eutrigla gurnardus) - Reef Fish
- hake (Merluccius merluccius) - Reef Fish
- four-bearded rockling (Enchelyopus cimbrius) - Reef Fish
- Corkwing (Symphodus melops) - Reef Fish
- snake blenny (Lumpenus lampretaeformis) - Reef Fish
- eel (Anguilla anguilla) - Reef Fish
- Common sea star (Asterias rubens) - Starfish
- Spotted Dragonet (Callionymus maculatus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for BRATTSKAER
Based on average water temperature of 1.9°C.
- Drysuit - water at 2°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