LN-PAA - West Coast (Gothenburg)

LN-PAA isn’t your typical Swedish wreck. We’re talking about an aircraft, a twin-engine Convair 340, which went down off Gothenburg in ‘89. It’s sitting upright at 25 metres, and we love the way it still looks so recognisably like a plane, despite the years it’s spent underwater. You can make out the cockpit, the wings, even the fuselage – it’s a genuinely eerie and fascinating dive. The visibility here can be a bit variable, so we always suggest checking local reports, but on a good day, the light filtering down onto the wreck is something else. Schools of cod and pollock often hover around the airframe, and you’ll spot plenty of blennies and gobies darting in and out of the structure. It’s a relatively shallow wreck too, meaning decent bottom time, and it’s a brilliant site for anyone who appreciates a bit of history with their dive, or just wants to explore something a little out of the ordinary.

Location
West Coast (Gothenburg), Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
57.716167, 10.081833
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
25m

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 LN-PAA

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 LN-PAA

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