Oslofjord · Norway · Wreck
Hobby
A scuttled fishing boat sitting upright on its keel in the deep fjord
Area photo: Vidar A from Gozo, Malta · CC BY 2.0
Hobby is a fishing boat that was sunk on purpose outside the pier at Svestad on Nesodden. It came to rest upright on its keel between 58 and 68 m, far below recreational limits, so it is a dive for technical divers only.
Also known as Hobby wreck.
Where it is and how deep
59.7811° N, 10.5891° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The wreck lies outside Svestad pier at a depth of 58 to 68 m. The fishing boat was sunk deliberately and settled on her keel, so the hull sits upright on the bottom. The depth means she is only accessible by technical diving.
The wreck
- Vessel
- Hobby
- Type
- Fishing boat
- Cause
- Deliberately sunk
- Lies
- Upright on her keel outside Svestad pier, Nesodden, at 58–68 m
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime |
Season follows Oslofjord: Autumn and winter are usually the high season; September to March has the clearest water, April to October the warmest.
Sources
- Hobby dive site — ScubaGo (SSI)
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