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Elsero wrecks

Location

Bergen

Position

60º 25.0´N 05° 18.3´E

Depth

20m ish

Chart

M777

This site contains the remains of 7 salvaged vessels of various sizes, including Konigsberg (a German light cruiser). There is also said to be some ammunition which fell from the Konigsberg when it capsized here after being bombed in 1940. Permission is required from the Bergen Harbour Authority to dive at this site. Locals have dived this site from the shore. It is reported to be silty.

Links

http://www.skovheim.org/located/hordaland/elsesro/elsesro.htm