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Published Jun 15, 2015Independent travel writeup on Narvik's wreck-diving popularity and clear-water conditions.
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Wilhelm Heidkamp, Anton Schmitt, Diether von Roeder
Boat-access Narvik wreck cluster with three German destroyers.
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A historic Narvik wreck dive with three destroyers close together outside Framnesodden, shaped by harbour logistics, tide timing and large, well-preserved steel structure.
About Wilhelm Heidkamp, Anton Schmitt, Diether von Roeder
Wilhelm Heidkamp, Anton Schmitt and Diether von Roeder form a compact Narvik wreck cluster outside Framnesodden. The destroyers sit close together in a sheltered harbour setting, with Wilhelm Heidkamp more or less upright, Anton Schmitt lying on its side and Diether von Roeder broken up a short distance away. It is a classic boat-access wreck dive with big historical structure, clean routes between wrecks and plenty of detail to explore.
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Research Estimate At Wilhelm Heidkamp, Anton Schmitt, Diether von Roeder
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Wilhelm Heidkamp, Anton Schmitt, Diether von Roeder?
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Wilhelm Heidkamp, Anton Schmitt, Diether von Roeder Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 24m
Depth Note
The wrecks lie close together at about 12-24 m; Wilhelm Heidkamp is reached from a buoy line, Anton Schmitt lies on its side and Diether von Roeder is more broken up.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn.
Typical Conditions
Cold, clear wreck-diving conditions in a sheltered harbour setting, with tide windows affecting the plan.
Safety & Access At Wilhelm Heidkamp, Anton Schmitt, Diether von Roeder
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficCold waterOverhead environmentRestricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Register with the harbour authorities, watch tide windows and boat traffic, and avoid wreck interiors unless you have the right training.
Access Restrictions
Narvik Harbour registration and a weekly dive permit are required for these wrecks, and some nearby wrecks are off-limits.
Legal Notes
Only the permitted wrecks should be dived; the harbour board controls access and issues weekly permits.
Local Intel For Wilhelm Heidkamp, Anton Schmitt, Diether von Roeder
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The wrecks are large and easy to dive without penetration, while the best interior details are reserved for divers with wreck training.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the wrecks sit in scuba depths and the plan depends on boat logistics, tide and current.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for casual snorkelling because the wrecks sit too deep and the site is set up for scuba wreck diving.
Recent Logged Visits At Wilhelm Heidkamp, Anton Schmitt, Diether von Roeder
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Wilhelm Heidkamp, Anton Schmitt, Diether von Roeder
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
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