FELICIA
Protected Area
Ålborg Bugt, østlige del
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - FELICIA offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
FELICIA is one of those wrecks that really tells a story, even if it’s a sombre one. She was a steamship, sunk by a mine in 1944, and while she’s listed as “dangerous,” we’ve always found her approachable for divers who respect wrecks. It’s not about intricate penetration here, though you can peek into some of the cargo holds. Instead, the joy comes from tracing her lines, imagining the scale of her journey from the surface down to the seabed at 16m. We love how much life has colonised the wreck. The metal ribs and plates are covered in plumose anemones, and you’ll often spot massive cod lurking in the shadows, along with wrasse darting between the debris. Visibility can be a bit of a mixed bag in the North Sea, so we always suggest picking a day with calm conditions and planning your dive around slack tide to get the best out of it. It’s a site for divers who appreciate history and the slow reclamation of the ocean, rather than just chasing big pelagics.
Typical FELICIA 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for FELICIA
FELICIA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for FELICIA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (55.31, 9.86) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
56°F · Range: 10.7–16.8°C
Air Temperature
11°C
52°F
Wind Speed
7.69 m/s
14.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.5 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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