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Shipwreck, German steamship, 1927-1944 (2245 GRT)
The German freighter, steamer "SS Hochsee" is a 10-minute drive from Pavilosta Marine! The ship is a popular place for fishermen. Known as "Hohse" and earlier before identification, after its cargo name - "покришки" (tyres), found cargo.
- Country: Germany, owner Schuchmann Wilhelm, Hamburg
- Launching: 1927
- Size: 86.2 (length) x 13.8 (width) x 5.4 m (height)
- Vessel type: Cargo
- Volume: 2245 bt
- Drive type: Steam engine
- Speed: 10 knots
- Sunk: July 15, 1944
- Location: near Pāvilosta port
Sinking of the Steamship/SS Hochsee
On July 15, 1944, in front of the city of Pavilosta, the cargo ships "Hochsee" and "Tauroggen" were discovered by a pair of torpedo bombers of the Red Army A20G Boston under the command of Captain Safronov and Lieutenant NF Vasiliev of the 51st Mine and Torpedo Regiment. The ship was torpedoed by two torpedoes, one of which hit the center of the ship. The damaged vessel remained afloat, and the Tauroggen tied the Hochsee to the tow, but did not manage to reach port together. 4 sailors went missing during the explosion.
The sinking site of the ship SS "Hochsee".
The ship sank 5 miles from the small town of Pāvilosta, at a depth of 24 meters. The vessel has a well-preserved bow that stands straight and aft, with a large rudder on deck. The ship's cargo is broken machinery. Truck frames, crawler tractors, tires and battery remnants.
Diving on the ship SS Hochsee
- The sunken German steamship "Hochsee", its remains, lies at a depth of 24 meters, the ship is broken in two halves and rests on the rocky bottom of the sea.
- A lot of fish usually live on shipwrecks, they form a beautiful and interesting underwater ecosystem. Diving is useful for researchers of various Baltic Sea fish and history buffs!
- Diving in Liepāja on two sunken ships takes place in the summer on Saturdays, in Pāvilost from 8:00 am. It is mandatory to apply in advance.
- The visible distance in the water is 3-5 meters, we recommend using an underwater light.
- The water temperature in summer, in the month of July, is 18C
- A diver's certificate is required to dive on the ship "Open Water Diver” or the instructor's preparation and presence in diving.
- Diving on two wrecks in the Baltic Sea, WW2 viewing takes place every summer.
- Coordinates: Pāvilosta Marine (RIB boat dock)
- Apply for diving on ships near Pāvilosta - Phone/WhatsApp 220-77-202 or https://www.facebook.com/daivings
