ANDERS MARTIN
Protected Area
Hesselø med omliggende stenrev
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - ANDERS MARTIN offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Anders Martin is one of those North Sea wrecks that just gets under your skin. We love it because it’s so completely colonised, a proper artificial reef brimming with life, sitting upright in about 21 metres. Dropping down, you start to make out the shape of the dredger, its superstructure still largely intact, though time and current have done their work. Visibility can be a bit of a gamble, but when it’s good, you’ll spend your whole dive circling the hull, peeking into the bridge area, and running your hand over the thick growth of dead man’s fingers that blanket the decks. Our favourite part has to be the sheer density of fish life; you’ll often find schools of pollock circling the mast, and the nooks and crannies are home to more ling and conger eels than you can count. It’s a proper expedition site, requiring good buoyancy and a healthy respect for North Sea conditions, but for experienced cold-water divers, it’s a brilliant dive, full of atmosphere and fish. Dive it when the wind has been settled for a few days – that’s when you get the best chance of decent vis.
Typical ANDERS MARTIN Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 13°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
ANDERS MARTIN Wreck History
Year Sunk
1983
Vessel Type
dredger
Cause
capsized
The Anders Martin was a modern dredger whose career came to an abrupt end on a fateful journey in the autumn of 1983. On October 20th, while on passage from Anholt Island to Frederikssund in Denmark, the vessel found itself in perilous conditions. Laden with a full cargo, the Anders Martin began to develop a severe list, a situation from which it could not recover. The 41-meter vessel quickly capsized and sank, settling on the North Sea floor.
Resting at a depth of 21 meters, the Anders Martin is a compelling dive for wreck enthusiasts. As a relatively recent wreck, its structure is largely intact, offering a clear and recognizable silhouette of a working dredger. Divers can explore its decks, superstructure, and the specialized equipment that now lies silent and still. Its "Dangerous Wreck" classification serves as a reminder of the potential hazards of penetration and entanglement, urging a cautious and respectful exploration.
Over the decades, the wreck has been colonized by marine life typical of the North Sea. Cold-water corals and anemones adorn its steel surfaces, while schools of cod and pollock often patrol its perimeter. Exploring the Anders Martin provides a direct connection to a modern maritime incident and a chance to witness how quickly nature reclaims what the sea has taken.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ANDERS MARTIN
ANDERS MARTIN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ANDERS MARTIN, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (55.31, 9.86) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
56°F · Range: 10.7–16.8°C
Air Temperature
11°C
52°F
Wind Speed
7.69 m/s
14.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.5 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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