LILLY E - West Coast (Gothenburg)

The Lilly E wreck is a proper dive, a bit of a local hero really, and one we always recommend if you’re heading out from Gothenburg. She’s a fishing vessel, sunk back in 2011 after a run-in with a container ship, and now she sits upright in about 32 metres, just begging to be explored. When we dive her, the first thing that hits you is how intact she is – the wheelhouse is still there, mast still standing. You can picture her crew working the deck, even though she’s long since been claimed by the ocean. Shoals of pollock often hang around the superstructure, shimmering in the shafting light, and we’ve found decent-sized cod lurking in the deeper holds. It’s a dark site, so a good torch is non-negotiable; you’ll want to poke into every corner. The visibility can be variable, as with much of the West Coast, but on a good day, the feeling of dropping onto that silhouette is fantastic. It’s a serious wreck for experienced divers, but if you’re comfortable at depth and keen for a bit of history, the Lilly E absolutely delivers.

Location
West Coast (Gothenburg), Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
57.732500, 10.888333
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
32m

Marine Protected Area: 2025774 Rön, Röns skär, Röns huvud

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)

Nearest Dive Centres to LILLY E

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

Recommended Packing List for LILLY E

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