ReportFrom land:
Once the appropriate parking has been located and the crevice at Digerhuvud identified, one must carry all equipment a considerable distance down to the water. Upon reaching the water, one swims diagonally to the right from the crevice across a fairly steep gravel slope. It is advisable to maintain an angle of approximately 20-30 degrees to the right. Upon descent, one will encounter the wreck at a depth of about 46 meters.
Alternatively, one can swim straight down to where the gravel slope ends and then turn right at a depth of approximately 45 meters.
The wreck itself is little more than a pile of boards, with some ribs still standing. The mast lies to the right. Although the wreck is essentially just a large pile of timber, it remains relatively intact and has been well-preserved over the years. The wooden ribs still have sharp edges, and there is no growth on the wreck.
Even though it is quite dark down there, it is not uncommon to see the surface from the wreck! The water at that depth is always cold, and although visibility in the surface water may be poor, it is usually clear below the thermocline.
The history of the wreck is largely unknown. It is dated to the late 1800s to early 1900s. The name Casper is said to originate from the fact that it was Casper’s name day on the day the wreck was discovered. The wreck has most likely sailed along the edge of the shelf at the crevice before sinking and sliding down the slope.
Points to consider: The depth! This wreck is not suitable for recreational diving.
As is often the case with Gotland’s shelf edges, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to enter the water when there are large waves.
By car:
Upon reaching Fårö, one turns left towards Lauter, just before the church. Just before the fishing village, one takes a right onto a small road that leads out to Digerhuvud. The crevice is located at the last parking area heading north before the coastline bends to the east.
