ANNIE TRAMM - North Sea Coast

The Annie Tramm is a real North Sea character, a merchant vessel that came to a bad end in a collision. We love it because it’s not just another pile of twisted metal. It’s still remarkably intact, lying at 30m, and feels like a genuine step back in time. You can trace its journey, imagining the cargo, and that’s what makes it a standout for us. Exploring the Annie Tramm means navigating through the holds, poking around the bridge, and admiring the deck structures, all now heavily encrusted with anemones and sponges. Visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is in the North Sea, but on a good day, the light filters down, illuminating schools of cod darting between the beams. Look for the massive crabs tucked into crevices – they’re everywhere. We’d suggest diving this one on a slack tide; the currents can pick up surprisingly fast. This is a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a challenge.

Location
North Sea Coast, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.322500, 11.034166
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
30m

Wreck History - ANNIE TRAMM

Year Sunk
1911
Vessel Type
cargo ship
Cause
collision
Tonnage
1,061 GRT

The SS Annie Tramm was a German steam-powered merchant ship built at the turn of the 20th century. In September 1911, she was on a routine voyage, transporting a cargo of wood from the Baltic port of Danzig (now Gdańsk) to Hamburg, a journey that took her through the busy shipping lanes of the North Sea.

On the morning of September 21st, 1911, the Annie Tramm encountered thick fog, a common and dangerous hazard for mariners. In the poor visibility, she collided with the British steamer SS Teeswood. The impact was severe, and the Annie Tramm began to sink rapidly. Fortunately, the crew of the Teeswood acted quickly, managing to rescue all of the German sailors before their vessel slipped beneath the waves.

Lying at a depth of 30 meters, the Annie Tramm is now a superb wreck dive for advanced recreational divers. The vessel is broken into two large, distinct sections, offering a fantastic and varied site to explore. The cargo of wood has long since rotted away, but the ship's structure remains. Divers can swim around the impressive boiler and engine block, explore the separated bow and stern sections, and observe the abundant marine life that has colonized this piece of pre-war maritime history on the Danish seabed.

Marine Protected Area: Sprogø og Halsskov Rev

Best Time to Dive in North Sea Coast

The warmest water temperatures in North Sea Coast occur in January, averaging 4.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 4.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 4.6°C (air: 3.3°C)
  • February: 4.6°C (air: 3.6°C)
  • March: 4.6°C (air: 4.1°C)
  • April: 4.6°C (air: 6.7°C)
  • May: 4.6°C (air: 11.2°C)
  • June: 4.6°C (air: 15.4°C)
  • July: 4.6°C (air: 16.2°C)
  • August: 4.6°C (air: 16.7°C)
  • September: 4.6°C (air: 14.7°C)
  • October: 4.6°C (air: 10.8°C)
  • November: 4.6°C (air: 6.9°C)
  • December: 4.6°C (air: 3.3°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in North Sea Coast

Nearest Dive Centres to ANNIE TRAMM

Marine Life in North Sea Coast

Home to 105 recorded species including 55 reef fish, 9 crabs & lobsters, 8 other, 7 clams & mussels, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for ANNIE TRAMM

Based on average water temperature of 4.6°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 5°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories