ANNA VIOLETTE

Best months: Jul–Aug

Protected Area

Stavns Fjord and adjacent waters

Why dive here

With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - ANNA VIOLETTE offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeJul–Aug

WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit

Marine lifeSeals & Sea Lions, Sea Turtles and Jellyfish Lake · 95+ species recorded

Water3-19°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive · max 20m

The Anna Violette, now this is a proper North Sea wreck dive. Not some carefully laid artificial reef, but a yacht that met its end, and you can feel that history when you’re down there. Lying at a comfortable 20 metres, it's accessible for most divers, though the North Sea can kick up a fuss, so pick your weather window carefully. We love it because it’s a tangible piece of the past. When the visibility plays nice, which it does more often than you’d think in summer, the wreck emerges from the green gloom, a ghostly outline of a pleasure craft now completely reclaimed. You’ll find yourself finning through the skeletal remains of the superstructure, perhaps peeking into what was once a cabin, now a home for a grumpy crab or a school of juvenile cod. The wreck is nicely broken up, offering plenty of nooks and crannies for exploration without feeling overly confined. Our favourite detail is spotting the remnants of the hull plating, still hinting at the yacht's sleek lines even after all these years. It’s a dive for those who appreciate maritime history and the quiet colonisation of steel by the ocean.

Typical ANNA VIOLETTE 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 20m - 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.

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ANNA VIOLETTE Wreck History

Vessel Type

yacht

Cause

unknown

The story behind the sinking of the yacht *Anna Violette* is lost to the waves, but its remains offer a compelling dive at 20 meters off Denmark's North Sea coast. As a private vessel, its final voyage and the cause of its loss are not well-documented, though storms are a likely culprit in these waters. What awaits divers is the ghostly outline of a pleasure craft, a stark contrast to the many commercial and military wrecks in the region. The 'dangerous wreck' classification hints that it may be broken up or entangled with fishing nets, so careful buoyancy and line-awareness are key. This is a unique opportunity to explore a more personal piece of maritime history, now home to crabs, lobsters, and a variety of North Sea fish.