Narvik operator page listing Dornier Do 26A in the wreck-program lineup with logistics, transport, and gas-filling support.
Historic Narvik flying-boat wreck with a compact profile.
Historic Narvik flying-boat wreck with a compact profile.
A Narvik wreck dive on the German Dornier Do 26A Seeadler, a flying boat that now sits on a sloping seabed in Rombaksfjord. The wreck is partly broken up, but the fuselage and wings are still readable enough to make the aircraft shape easy to follow. It is a cold-water boat dive for divers who want a historic wreck, compact navigation, and a more disciplined fjord plan than a casual scenic swim.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 22m
Depth Note
The aircraft sits on a sloping seabed, with the shallow top around 10m and the deeper fuselage and wing sections around 22m.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn, when water is less punishing and boat logistics are easier.
Typical Conditions
Cold fjord water, a sloping wreck profile, and visibility that can swing with season and surface ice.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use cold-water exposure protection, avoid sharp wreck edges, and do not penetrate the aircraft without the proper training and a guide.
Access Restrictions
Boat-and-guide access only; this is not a casual shore dive.
Legal Notes
Narvik diving is permit-controlled by harbour authorities; confirm the exact wreck access rules before booking.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A focused wreck dive for divers who want a readable aircraft shape and a cold-water profile that still stays within recreational limits.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the cold-water boat setup and wreck profile make this a scuba-oriented site.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site. The wreck sits in cold fjord water and is best experienced by scuba divers.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Narvik operator page listing Dornier Do 26A in the wreck-program lineup with logistics, transport, and gas-filling support.
Editorial plane-wreck article describing the Dornier Do 26 on a sloping seabed rising to 10 m and winter ice conditions.
Wrecks-of-Narvik article describing the Dornier 26 seaplane at 22 m and the Narvik harbour permit rules.
Norwegian dive-news article noting that two Do 26 aircraft were sunk in Rombaksfjorden.
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