ELSE MARIE - North Sea Coast

The Else Marie is one of those wrecks that just grabs you, even with its sad history. Sunk in 1993 after a collision, this fishing vessel lies upright on a sandy bottom at 22 metres. We love how intact she is, especially for a fairly shallow North Sea wreck. You can still make out the superstructure, the wheelhouse, and even some of the fishing gear, now all draped in anemones and dead man’s fingers. Swimming through the hold, you’ll likely spook some cod or conger eels – we always see a few lurking in the darker corners. Visibility here can be a bit hit or miss, as you’d expect from the North Sea, but on a good day, it’s a genuinely atmospheric dive. The currents are generally mild, making it a pretty relaxed penetration if you’re comfortable with wreck diving. Our favourite spot is the stern, where the prop is still visible, encrusted with life and often surrounded by schools of small fish. It’s a fantastic dive for advanced open water divers looking for a proper wreck experience without extreme depths or currents.

Location
North Sea Coast, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.176000, 9.718555
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
22m

Marine Protected Area: R

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 ELSE MARIE

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 ELSE MARIE

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