Seeleichter wreck (Markgrafenheide)
Off Markgrafenheide, east of Warnemünde, lies the 50 m long wreck of a sea lighter (barge), which the state underwater archaeology association recommends especially for underwater photography and video. It is visited on guided Freiwassermuseum boat trips with a briefing on the wreck's history and heritage-friendly behaviour.
Facts
- Region: Germany – Baltic & North Sea Coast
- Area: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Baltic (Rostock, Rerik, Rügen)
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: wreck
- Coordinates: 54.21, 12.15 (approximate)
- Highlights: 50 m long wreck of a sea lighter, good for underwater photo and video
- Unverified: Depth and exact position are not published; the map point is only indicative.
- Tips: Guided boat trip via the Freiwassermuseum. Depth and position are not published; the position shown is only near the coast. Freiwassermuseum trips are run by the Landesverband für Unterwasserarchäologie M-V e.V. for small groups (4–10 guests), mostly on request (info@uwa-mv.de). Requirements: 'Denkmalgerechtes Tauchen' (heritage-friendly diving) or comparable experience, Advanced level, more than 60 logged dives, cold-water equipment. Guide prices about €55 (boat + 1 dive) or about €100 (day trip, 2 dives, fills). The wreck is an archaeological heritage site: touch and take nothing. Check current terms.