FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY)
Protected Area
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Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the *Franz Haniel (Probably)* off the North Sea coast is an honest-to-goodness wreck dive, the kind that makes you work a little for the reward. Dropping down to 18 metres, you’re greeted by the ghostly silhouette of an 87.5-metre steamship, torpedoed back in 1940. We love the history here, feeling that cold war story seeping from the hull. The visibility often isn't Caribbean blue, but that just adds to the atmosphere, a real sense of exploration. What makes this wreck special for us? It’s the way the structure has become a home. Expect to see substantial portions of the hull, some of the superstructure, and perhaps even the boilers if you know where to look. Schools of cod dart into the shadows, and we’ve often spotted lobsters tucked into crevices, their antennae waving in the current. This is a dive for those who appreciate the narrative of a wreck, the slower pace of discovering history and the life that now thrives on it. It’s not about bright colours, it’s about character.
Typical FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) 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 FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY)
FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for FRANZ HANIEL (PROBABLY), 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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