ORANIENBORG - West Coast (Gothenburg)

Oranienborg. Now, this is a wreck with a story, and one we always recommend to divers visiting the Gothenburg area. She was a steamship, sunk by a mine in 1918, and you can really feel that history as you descend. The stern is our favourite part, well-preserved and lying upright in about 23 metres of water. We love seeing the propeller still in place, a ghostly reminder of her working life. The midsection is more broken up, creating fantastic nooks and crannies for exploration. Look closely and you’ll find plenty of crabs scuttling about and cod lurking in the shadows. Visibility can swing a bit here, so we always check conditions before heading out, but even on an average day, the sheer presence of the wreck makes it worthwhile. It's a proper adventure dive, best for those comfortable in colder water and with a keen eye for detail. The atmosphere down there is incredibly evocative, a genuine piece of maritime history waiting to be explored.

Location
West Coast (Gothenburg), Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
57.649017, 10.703366
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
23m

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 ORANIENBORG

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 ORANIENBORG

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