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Technical Narvik wreck with liveaboard boat access, port approval, tide timing, and a deep profile for experienced wreck divers.
About Z12 Erich Giese
Z12 Erich Giese is a deep technical wreck off Narvik, a WWII destroyer that now draws wreck divers and history enthusiasts. The dive is organised around liveaboard logistics, tide windows, and port approval, so it is very much a planned technical trip rather than a casual sightseeing stop. Cold Arctic water and working-port traffic make it best for experienced divers who can manage staged gas, tight timing, and conservative turn pressure.
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Research Estimate At Z12 Erich Giese
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessDifficult access
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Z12 Erich Giese?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Z12 Erich Giese Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
65m - 70m
Depth Note
The wreck sits around 65-70 m in Narvik harbour and is normally dived as part of technical liveaboard packages.
Best Season
Winter, when Narvik visibility is at its best and the water is clearest.
Typical Conditions
Cold Arctic water, tide-timed dives, port-traffic coordination, and a deep technical wreck profile.
Safety & Access At Z12 Erich Giese
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficCold waterRestricted access
Safety Notes
Use technical wreck procedures, respect the tide window, and plan conservatively around cold water and port traffic.
Access Restrictions
Port-office approval is required because of cargo-ship traffic, and the dive has to be timed with the tide to reduce current disturbance.
Legal Notes
Erich Giese is treated as a protected wreck in Narvik, so local approval and permits are required.
Local Intel For Z12 Erich Giese
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Access
The wreck is normally reached as part of a liveaboard technical package with gas, accommodation, and boat-deck logistics built in.
Facilities
Liveaboard support is strong, with gas fills, accommodation, drying cabinets, and transport help between dives.
Recent Logged Visits At Z12 Erich Giese
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Z12 Erich Giese
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
