Baltic wreck guide used for visibility context.
Deep Baltic wreck dive for experienced divers.
Deep Baltic wreck dive for experienced divers.
A local wreck operator is the practical way to manage depth, access, and conditions.
S/S Nicomedia is a Baltic wreck dive off Sweden, part of the German cargo ships sunk by E19 in 1915. It is a deep boat dive for experienced divers, with the wreck sitting in the mid-20s to upper-30s meters and the structure now starting to break apart. The dive is about history, hull shape, and careful planning rather than bright water or easy access. Treat it as a serious wreck outing that rewards disciplined buoyancy and gas management.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
24m - 39m
Depth Note
The wreck field sits deep, and Nicomedia is treated as a 24-39 m wreck with deteriorating structure.
Typical Conditions
Deep wreck profile, cold Baltic water, and low visibility with steel structure that is starting to break apart.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Do not penetrate deteriorating sections without the right wreck training; watch for loose steel and snag points.
Access Restrictions
Best handled through a local wreck operator because the site is deep and the Baltic conditions are not forgiving.
Legal Notes
Follow local wreck-diving and access rules set by the operator.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Only suitable for experienced wreck divers comfortable with deep profiles and careful planning around the wreck structure.
Freediving
Not a freedive site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site.
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
Baltic wreck guide used for visibility context.
Historic wreck-dive writeup with condition and nitrox guidance.
Official history context for the submarine massacre and wreck identity.
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