BOOTHIA

Best months: Jul–Aug

Protected Area

Agger Tange

Why dive here

With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - BOOTHIA 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 6m

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.

Typical BOOTHIA 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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BOOTHIA Wreck History

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.