CARL JOLLE - North Sea Coast

The Carl Jolle, a sunken fishing vessel, sits upright at 24 metres. It’s a compelling piece of North Sea history, and we love how accessible it feels. Dropping down, the hull looms quickly out of the gloom. It’s a dark wreck, often with a moody green light filtering through, which just adds to the atmosphere. You can spend a good chunk of a dive exploring its structure, poking your head into the wheelhouse if the visibility is playing ball. This isn't a deep dive, but the North Sea can bring its own challenges – think currents and thermoclines. We’d suggest keeping a keen eye on the dive plan and your air. Despite the low light, the wreck is a magnet for life. We’ve seen conger eels poking out from pipes and big schools of cod hovering over the deck. It’s a site for divers who appreciate the story behind a wreck and don't mind a bit of a low-visibility adventure. Our favourite part? That moment when the whole outline of the boat suddenly appears.

Location
North Sea Coast, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.750000, 7.358333
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
24m

Wreck History - CARL JOLLE

Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
unknown

The Carl Jolle is an enigma resting on the seabed of the North Sea off the Danish coast. Little is known about the history of this fishing vessel or the circumstances that led to its sinking. For divers, this lack of information adds to the allure of exploration. At a depth of 24 meters, the wreck is well within the range of advanced recreational divers and offers a compelling site to investigate.

The wreck is classified as 'Dangerous', a designation that warns divers of potential hazards such as snagged fishing nets, sharp metal edges, or structural instability. This requires careful dive planning and good buoyancy control. Descending onto the Carl Jolle, divers have the chance to piece together its story from the silent clues left behind, making it a true exploration dive where every discovery feels like a revelation.

Marine Protected Area: A

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)

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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 CARL JOLLE

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