How deep is SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen)?

SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen) ranges from 7 to 44 metres deep (23–144 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a saltwater site rated as expert difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen) a shore dive or a boat dive?

SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen) is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen)?

SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen) is rated as expert difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 7 to 44 metres (23–144 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen)?

Year-round; best visibility typically late autumn through spring. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen)?

Divers at SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen) in Norway commonly report sightings of Dead man's fingers (soft coral), Atlantic cod, Pollack (saithe), European lobster, and Nudibranch. Dead man's fingers (soft coral), Atlantic cod, Pollack (saithe), and Nudibranch are recorded as common sightings, while European lobster is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

What hazards are recorded at SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen)?

Deep wreck requiring decompression/technical training; penetration and entanglement risk; cold water; low light at depth. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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ExpertBoat entry

SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen)

Vestland, Norway

7–44 m depthBoat entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen) at a glance

SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen) is an expert boat dive site in Vestland, Norway with depths of 7–44 m (23–144 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Dead man's fingers (soft coral), Atlantic cod, and Pollack (saithe). Recent reports put the water around 15°C (58°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago

1.1 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 15°C · seasonal avg 15°C

Site hazards: Deep wreck requiring decompression/technical training; penetration and entanglement risk; cold water; low light at depth.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sun

Fri—

Sat7:00–10:00

Sun8:00–21:00

Mon8:00–21:00

Tue19:00–21:00

Wed8:00–20:00

Thu17:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:13 · Sunrise 6:57 · Sunset 20:16

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.8 km from site · graded 2h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Dead man's fingers (soft coral), Atlantic cod, Pollack (saithe)

Best time: Year-round; best visibility typically late autumn through spring.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan72%6°C1.1 m
Feb69%5°C1.1 m
Mar82%6°C0.9 m
Apr90%7°C0.7 m
May95%10°C0.7 m
Jun93%13°C0.7 m
Jul100%17°C0.6 m
Aug90%15°C0.8 m
Sep96%15°C0.8 m
Oct75%12°C0.9 m
Nov84%10°C0.9 m
Dec69%8°C1.1 m

July hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

A 122 m German freighter, voted best wreck in Norway by readers of the magazine Dykking, lying in the Gulen area of outer Sognefjord and dived from Gulen Dive Resort. The deck slopes from about 24 m down to 34 m toward the bow, while the stern rests on the sandy bottom at around 44 m, with superstructure rising as shallow as 7-20 m entirely encased in anemones and teeming with fish. It is a large, photogenic wreck suited to experienced cold-water and technical divers. The ship sank on 6 January 1940.

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Deep wreck requiring decompression/technical training; penetration and entanglement risk; cold water; low light at depth.

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