PANDALUS NAVIGATOR - West Coast (Gothenburg)

The Pandalus Navigator, resting in the chilly embrace of the West Coast, is a proper wreck dive, not just some scattered debris. She went down fast in ‘73, a marine research vessel that broke up in high seas after engine failure. You can still feel that sudden end when you’re down there, imagining the chaos. At 20 meters, it’s a comfortable depth for most divers, but the conditions here can be gnarly; we’ve definitely been caught in some strong currents. What we love about the Pandalus is her character. She’s largely intact, lying on her side, offering great penetration opportunities if you’re properly trained and equipped. Inside, we’ve spotted cod hunkering down in the compartments, and the deck often hosts feathery sea pens swaying gently in the surge. The main appeal, though, is the sheer scale of the wreck, the way the light filters through the superstructure on a good day, illuminating the rust and the resilient life clinging to it. Our favourite time to dive her is on a slack tide, obviously, but also when there’s been a few days of calm weather; the visibility can really make or break the experience here. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the silent power of the ocean claiming its own.

Location
West Coast (Gothenburg), Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
59.149500, 10.831667
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
20m

Marine Protected Area: 2002901 Halle-Vagnaren

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 PANDALUS NAVIGATOR

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 PANDALUS NAVIGATOR

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