In 1917, during World War I, the Crown Prince Wilhelm operated in the Kattegat with the task of protecting the German fishing fleet. On November 2, 1917, the ship was sunk by the British navy.

Today, the wreck stands upright at a depth of 41 m. The stern is very much in disrepair and the plates and other things are scattered all over the place. The wreck is in disrepair amidships, but there are quite a few things to look at if you take a closer look. If you swim forward, you will reach the most exciting part of the wreck. The bow is very intact, although some plates have started to come loose and fall off. Up on the foredeck are two 105 mm guns pointing out into the water. Between the guns is an opening where it is easy to swim down. Down here, it is good to take a walk below deck.