K-18 Bryza (Hel)

K-18 Bryza is a former Navy liaison cutter (about 29 m) that the town of Hel bought in 2008 and scuttled near Hel harbour as a dive attraction. Per the official list it lies at 11.7 m (top) to 21.7 m (seabed). It stands upright on a slope and is regarded as an ideal first wreck for beginners and wreck-course training. It can be reached by boat from Hel or from the beach by a surface swim of about 10-12 minutes or via a guide line.

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Region: Poland – Baltic Sea Wrecks (Gulf of Gdańsk & Pomerania)
Area: Gulf of Gdańsk (Hel, Jastarnia, Gdynia, Rozewie)
Depth: 12–22 m
Level: beginner
Current: low
Type: wreck, bay
Coordinates: 54.60608, 18.79425
Highlights: cod, flatfish, grey seal (occasionally), 28 m scuttled patrol cutter, typical visibility 5-6 m
Tips: Shore entry is by the Hel breakwater near Dom Morświna; the wreck is marked by a white buoy, and a current often pushes toward the wreck with the harder swim on the way back. Visibility drops quickly when many divers stir up silt inside. Fishing nets are set nearby, especially a risk on night dives. The Maritime Office recommends against entering wrecks, although the guide source describes this cleaned wreck as safe to explore.

K-18 Bryza (Hel)

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