ORANIENBORG
Why dive here
With 121+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - ORANIENBORG offers some of West Coast (Gothenburg)'s richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
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.
Typical ORANIENBORG Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 13°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ORANIENBORG
ORANIENBORG Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ORANIENBORG, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (57.57, 11.03) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
56°F · Range: 10.6–15.8°C
Air Temperature
10°C
50°F
Wind Speed
6.56 m/s
12.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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