LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART) - West Coast (Gothenburg)

The *Lyudvik Svoboda* aft section is a proper Gothenburg favourite, and for good reason. Forget deep, dark wrecks; this is a shallow, bright exploration, sitting at a maximum of six metres. We love how the light plays through the superstructure, illuminating the twisted metal and making for some striking photos. It’s an interesting contrast to the main wreck, which is much deeper, and allows for much longer bottom times. What makes this section stand out is how accessible it is, even for newer wreck divers. You can spend a good hour poking around the decks and engine room remnants. The steelwork is heavily colonised by colourful anemones and dead man’s fingers, and you’ll often spot crabs scuttling in the shadows. Look for the schools of juvenile fish darting between the beams. The sheer size of this aft section, even detached, gives you a real sense of the original tanker's scale. It’s not just a pile of scrap; it feels like a genuine piece of history, just waiting for you to swim through its past. We’d suggest going on a sunny day after a calm spell; the visibility really makes a difference here.

Location
West Coast (Gothenburg), Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
57.324780, 10.893278
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
6m

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 LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART)

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 LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART)

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