FORTUNA - North Sea Coast

Forget everything you think you know about wrecks, especially if your mind goes straight to deep, dark water. Fortuna, off the North Sea Coast, is something else entirely. She’s just a couple of metres deep, a fishing vessel that went down in 1949 after a collision. We love how exposed she is, right there for the taking, and it means the light penetration is incredible, even on an overcast day. You’re essentially snorkelling a wreck here, which is our favourite way to introduce new divers to the magic of history beneath the waves. The visibility can be surprisingly good, and you’ll spend your time spotting flatfish trying to hide in the sand around her hull, crabs scuttling over rusted metal, and the occasional curious school of juvenile cod darting through the superstructure. It's a proper adventure, a glimpse into maritime history, accessible to anyone with a mask and fins. Just watch out for local fishing boats, it's a busy stretch of water.

Location
North Sea Coast, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.982666, 10.478833
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
2m

Marine Protected Area: Sydfynske Øhav

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 FORTUNA

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 FORTUNA

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