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D/S Nordstjernen (Raftsundet)

Dive site in Narvik & Lofoten, Norway

Passenger steamer lost in 1954 at the north end of Raftsundet, counted among the finest wrecks on the Norwegian coast.

Max depth
50 m
Level
Technical
Best months
Jul–Aug

The story

In September 1954 the 76.5-metre passenger steamer Nordstjernen sank after going off course at Hanøya, at the northern end of the 20-km Raftsundet. The wreck is regarded as one of the finest on the Norwegian coast.

Source: visitnorway.no

The dive

A wreck dive.

Who it's for

Recommended minimum: Technical (Tec, cave, trimix, rebreather).

  • DepthThe usual dive goes deeper than lower certifications allow.
  • DecompressionThe usual profile involves planned decompression stops.

Conditions

Dive type
Wreck
Environment
Open water
Water
Sea water

Season in Narvik & Lofoten

  • Best
  • Good
  • Possible
  • Closed
  • Not documented yet

Best months: Jul–Aug.

Source: visitlofoten.com

Where is Narvik & Lofoten?

View on OpenStreetMapLocation: Narvik Municipality (Wikipedia)Map: Natural Earth

The point shows the Narvik & Lofoten area, not the exact dive site.

About this page

Values marked “Estimated” come from our original catalogue and are being checked against published sources one by one. Sourced values link to where they come from. Conditions change with the season, the weather and the tide: confirm with a local dive centre before you dive.

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