CAMILLA C - North Sea Coast

The North Sea isn't always about deep, dark dives, and the Camilla C proves it. We absolutely love this wreck for its accessibility and the way it’s become a living reef. Dropping onto the deck at 30 metres, you're immediately struck by the sheer number of fish – cod, saithe, and often a grumpy wolfish peering out from a crevice. It’s a fishing vessel, and you can still make out the outline of the stern, the collapsed wheelhouse, and various machinery parts now completely encrusted with anemones and hydroids. Visibility can be a bit of a gamble here, typical for the North Sea, but when it’s good, the light penetrating through the water column gives the wreck an almost ethereal glow. We always suggest trying to hit this one on a slack tide; the currents can pick up, making it a bit more challenging to fully explore the nooks and crannies where the ling and conger eels hide. It’s a solid dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks but without the need for technical skills. You’ll spend most of your bottom time just marvelling at how nature has reclaimed this old trawler.

Location
North Sea Coast, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.528984, 11.949417
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
30m

Wreck History - CAMILLA C

Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
unknown

The history of the Camilla C is shrouded in mystery. All that is known for certain is that this fishing vessel now lies on the seabed off Denmark's North Sea coast. The date and cause of its sinking are unrecorded, leaving divers to speculate on its final moments. It rests at a depth of 30 metres, placing it in the realm of advanced recreational diving, where the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the North Sea create a unique and challenging environment.

Designated as a 'dangerous wreck', the Camilla C demands respect and careful dive planning, as it is likely entangled in its own nets-a common hazard on lost fishing boats. For the prepared diver, the wreck is a magnet for marine life. Its structure provides a welcome refuge on the otherwise sandy seafloor, attracting large cod, ling, and formidable conger eels. The often-limited visibility adds to the atmosphere of exploration, with the wreck's form slowly emerging from the green twilight as you descend.

Marine Protected Area: Å

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 CAMILLA C

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 CAMILLA C

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