BOOTHIA - North Sea Coast

The Boothia is an absolute joy if you’re into shallow wreck diving, especially on a calm day. We love that it’s so accessible, sitting at just 6m deep, perfect for a long bottom time exploring every nook and cranny. This fishing vessel went down in '79, and while it’s not enormous, it’s got a real story to it, feeling more like an archaeological dig than just another wreck. You’ll drop down onto the wheelhouse, usually the first thing that catches your eye. From there, you can spend ages poking around the deck, imagining the last moments of the crew. We’ve found some lovely big cod sheltering in the deeper sections of the hull, and the occasional lumpfish clinging to the metalwork, all camouflaged against the rust. Our favourite part is the mast, still standing proud, often a magnet for schools of juvenile pollack dancing in the current. Visibility can be a bit hit or miss, typical for the North Sea, but if you hit it on a good day, the light filtering through the mast is quite something. It's a superb site for photographers looking for an atmospheric shot without the usual deep-water challenges.

Location
North Sea Coast, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.710835, 8.212500
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
6m

Wreck History - BOOTHIA

Year Sunk
1979
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
unknown

The fishing vessel Boothia came to rest off Denmark's North Sea coast in November 1979. While the specific details of its sinking have faded with time, its remains offer a fantastic opportunity for divers. Lying in just 6 meters of water, the Boothia is one of the most accessible wrecks in the region, suitable for divers of all levels and even snorkelers on a clear day.

The most compelling feature of the site is that the vessel's masts are still visible, reaching up towards the surface as if grasping for the air. This provides a dramatic and slightly eerie visual as you descend. The shallow depth allows for long, relaxed dives, giving you plenty of time to explore the wreck's structure, which is now encrusted with North Sea marine life and provides a sanctuary for schools of small fish.

Marine Protected Area: Agger Tange

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 BOOTHIA

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 BOOTHIA

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