NIEMAN - West Coast (Gothenburg)

Nieman is a standout for wreck enthusiasts, a proper deep dive with a story. We love how quickly she went down in 1932, a collision with the Lawhill, taking just seven minutes to sink. That sudden end left her remarkably intact, settled upright on the seabed at 29 metres. Descending, you’ll start to pick out her grand scale, 99 metres of superstructure emerging from the gloom. Our favourite part is the bow, surprisingly well-preserved, and the midship section where you can clearly make out the cargo holds. Penetration is risky given her age and the classification as a dangerous wreck, but there’s plenty to explore from the outside. Look for lobsters tucked into every crevice, and big schools of cod often hang around the masts, their dark shapes blending into the shadows. Visibility here can vary, but on a good day, the light plays beautifully off the encrusted metal. We’d suggest a double tank setup and solid deep-diving experience to really appreciate Nieman’s somber beauty. She’s a moody, impressive dive, certainly not for the faint of heart, but incredibly rewarding.

Location
West Coast (Gothenburg), Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
57.656100, 10.937000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
29m

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)

Nearest Dive Centres to NIEMAN

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 NIEMAN

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