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SMS Brummer

3.5 — based on 7 community signals
4.1 6 especies 8 colaboradores

SMS Brummer is a wreck dive in UK waters offering exploration of a historic German cruiser with year-round access and established marine life.

⭐ Best for advanced divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Avanzado
WreckAdvancedOnly

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
advanced
Vida marina
Delfín mular

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
12.8 kn
Olas
1.48 m
Agua
13.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: W (22%)
Now: WSW (252°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 2.93m

Próxima: Alta a las 03:00 (+0.47m)

+1.3 m0 m-1.6 m
▲ 03:00 · +0.47m ▼ 09:00 · -0.12m ▲ 15:00 · +0.5m ▼ 22:00 · -0.26m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV2 · low Aire PM2.54 · good 06:50 19:21
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 26 1.96 2 7mm
09-20 27.8 2.18 2 6mm
09-21 14.2 1.28 1 2mm
09-22 12.1 0.82 3 1mm
09-23 12.8 1.02 3 1mm
09-24 19.4 1.2 3 2mm
09-25 17.9 1.76 3 1mm

About this spot

SMS Brummer was a Cöln-class cruiser that sank during the First World War. The wreck sits in British waters and has become a notable dive destination for wreck enthusiasts. The site attracts divers interested in maritime history and the marine ecosystem that has developed on the hull over nearly a century. The wreck has documented species observations and an active diving community. Multiple divers have contributed video documentation of the site, providing reference material for planning dives and understanding conditions. Year-round access means you can plan trips based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows. Wreck diving requires proper training and experience with overhead environments. The site's appeal lies in both the historical significance of the vessel and the opportunity to observe how marine life colonizes steel structures. Community contributions through video and species logs help divers prepare for the conditions they'll encounter.

📖 Guía: Buceo en el Reino Unido: 57 Lugares desde Pecios hasta Focas

Vida marina

Delfín mular

Tipos de buceo

Pecio

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type G · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 2049km · ~471kg · €8

Preguntas frecuentes

When can I dive SMS Brummer?

SMS Brummer is accessible year-round. Plan your trip based on your availability and local sea conditions in UK waters. Check weather and tidal forecasts before each dive.

What should I expect diving this wreck?

This is a wreck dive, which requires overhead environment training and wreck-diving experience. The site has documented marine life observations recorded by the diving community. Review available community videos before diving to familiarize yourself with the site.

What marine life will I see?

Six species observations have been documented at SMS Brummer. The wreck structure attracts fish and other marine organisms. Community video documentation provides examples of the life you're likely to encounter.

How do I access this dive site?

SMS Brummer is in UK waters and is not within a Marine Protected Area. Arrange diving through local UK dive operators familiar with wreck sites. Ensure you have appropriate training and equipment for wreck diving.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

SMS Kronprinz Wilhelm

0.7 km
Centro de buceo

SMS Karlsruhe

2.3 km
Centro de buceo

SMS Dresden

2.8 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

SMS Brummer Wreck Dive (Scapa Flow, Orkney, Scotland)

Lloyd Pickering

Scapa Flow - Dive 5 - SMS Brummer

Diving Dolphin Dad

Scapa Flow diving - SMS Brummer August 2022

RJWsnaps

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Site of Newbigging. This house was abandoned in the early 19th century and the last stones visible on the surface were removed in the early 2020's"

    John Leith · 2022-05-01
  • "Langbigging wasn't known as Newbigging. Newbigging was a ruin in the field across the road which isn't therre anymore."

    John Leith · 2022-05-01
wind peaks Jan-Feb-Oct, calmest May-Aug-Jul, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

Spots cercanos

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SMS Cöln

SMS Cöln is a 1916 German cruiser wreck in UK waters offering year-round wreck diving on an accessible historical site.

Avanzado Ene·Feb·Mar+
SMS Kronprinz Wilhelm United Kingdom Buceo
🇬🇧 United Kingdom

SMS Kronprinz Wilhelm

Historic German battleship wreck in UK waters, rich with WWI naval history and marine life.

Avanzado
Buceo
🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Scapa Flow — SMS Köln

SMS Köln is an advanced German armored cruiser wreck in Scapa Flow, UK, lying at 20–36 m. A technical dive for experienced wreck explorers.

Avanzado 20–36m Ene·Feb·Mar+

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