EDMUND HUGO STINNES 1V - North Sea Coast

Diving the Edmund Hugo Stinnes 1V, you really feel the history of the North Sea. This isn't some pristine, intact vessel; it’s a proper wartime casualty, torpedoed in 1940 by HMS Truant. At a shallow 13 metres, it’s a brilliant wreck for extended bottom times, letting you properly soak in the atmosphere. We love picking through the scattered debris, the heavy plates and twisted metal, imagining the chaos of its final moments. The Stinnes is broken, but that's its charm. It’s like an archaeological dig down there, with sections of hull and machinery creating a fantastic habitat for local critters. We’ve found wolf fish tucked into crevices, their grumpy faces peering out, and often see ling weaving through the wreckage. Our favourite part is searching for the brass fittings that still sometimes surface, little glints of a past life. Conditions can be typical North Sea – don't expect gin-clear water, but the ambient light at this depth usually means good visibility. It’s a site for divers who appreciate a wreck with a story, even if that story means a jumbled, broken resting place. Bring a good torch and take your time; the details reveal themselves slowly.

Location: North Sea Coast, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 56.371834, 8.072000
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 13m

Marine Protected Area: Sandbanker ud for Thorsminde

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)

Nearest Dive Centres to EDMUND HUGO STINNES 1V

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

dab (Limanda limanda) - Reef Fish
Protestant (Clupea harengus) - Reef Fish
Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) - Reef Fish
whiting (Merlangius merlangus) - Reef Fish
Ocean quahog (Arctica islandica) - Clams & Mussels
Fluke (Platichthys flesus) - Reef Fish
Blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) - Clams & Mussels
sprat (Sprattus sprattus) - Reef Fish
Common cockle (Cerastoderma edule) - Clams & Mussels
bull rout (Myoxocephalus scorpius) - Reef Fish
Sea potato (Echinocardium cordatum) - Sea Urchins
Sand mason (Lanice conchilega) - Worms
eel (Anguilla anguilla) - Reef Fish
Edible periwinkle (Littorina littorea) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Common sea star (Asterias rubens) - Starfish
long rough dab (Hippoglossoides platessoides) - Reef Fish
Pollock (Trachurus trachurus) - Reef Fish
Common shore crab (Carcinus maenas) - Crabs & Lobsters
New Zealand Mudsnail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Common dragonet (Callionymus lyra) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for EDMUND HUGO STINNES 1V

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