IMANUEL - North Sea Coast

The Imanuel, a German trawler sunk in 1944, sits just seven metres down, making it an ideal wreck dive for most divers. We love how the shallow depth lets us really take our time exploring, even if it means sacrificing some of that deep blue drama. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery out here on the North Sea coast, but on a good day, the light penetrates beautifully, illuminating the wreck's skeletal remains. You’ll find its scattered sections spread across the seabed, a mix of twisted metal and wooden planks now completely colonised by the local fauna. Schools of juvenile cod often hover in the gloom, darting between the rusty plates, and we’ve spotted some surprisingly large flatfish tucked into the sand nearby. It’s a gentle dive, perfect for photographers keen on capturing the wreck's eerie atmosphere without the pressure of strong currents or deep deco. Our favourite part? Peeking into what was once the engine room, now a haven for crabs and anemones. Don't expect dramatic swim-throughs, but for a piece of history turned thriving artificial reef, it’s genuinely engaging.

Location
North Sea Coast, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.993500, 8.997000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
7m

Marine Protected Area: Vejlerne and Løgstør Bredning

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 IMANUEL

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 IMANUEL

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