BIRGITTE

Best months: Jul–Aug

Protected Area

Ålborg Bugt, østlige del

Why dive here

With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - BIRGITTE 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 4m

The *Birgitte* is one of our favourite North Sea wrecks, and surprisingly accessible for its character. Resting at a comfortable 4 metres, this is less about depth and more about atmosphere. We love the way the light filters through the shallow water, illuminating the ghostly outline of the motor vessel. She went down in 1946, and the years have allowed a real community of life to settle in. You'll spend your time exploring the hull, now home to clouds of small fish, and if you’ve got a good eye, you might spot a flatfish camouflaged against the sand nearby. The wreck itself isn't massive, but the scattered debris field around it gives you plenty to potter through. It’s an ideal spot for newer wreck divers looking to get a feel for penetration, or for anyone who just wants a relaxed dive with a good sense of history. We’d suggest going at slack tide; the North Sea can get a bit pushy, and a calmer current makes for a much more enjoyable potter around the *Birgitte*.

Typical BIRGITTE Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

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.

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BIRGITTE Wreck History

Year Sunk

1946

Vessel Type

cargo ship

Cause

unknown

Resting in the shallows off Denmark's North Sea coast, the wreck of the motor vessel Birgitte is an incredibly accessible dive site. Having sunk in February 1946, just months after the end of World War II, the specific cause of its loss remains undocumented, leaving a small mystery for visiting divers to ponder. At a mere 4 meters deep, the Birgitte can be explored by novice divers and even snorkelers on a calm day. However, authorities have classified it as a dangerous wreck; its shallow depth means it has been heavily worked by the sea, likely resulting in sharp, twisted metal and potential entanglement hazards. Divers should exercise extreme caution, but for those who do, it offers a fascinating glimpse into a post-war vessel just a stone's throw from the shore.