LIDINGO - North Sea Coast

Lidingo is one of those wrecks that just delivers. We’ve always been drawn to her sheer scale – 123 metres of history sitting upright on the seabed at 28m. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the way the light filters through the superstructure, creating these shafts that illuminate the massive engine room. You can spend an entire dive just exploring the cargo holds, sometimes finding remnants of her wartime journey, though mostly it's just the bones of the ship now. We love how the resident cod and ling have made Lidingo their home, lurking in the shadows of the twisted metal. Keep an eye out for the odd crab scuttling across the deck plates. The visibility here can be hit-or-miss, so pick a calm day if you can, preferably outside the main winter storms. It’s a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts, no doubt about it. The currents aren’t usually too fierce, but it’s a deep penetration dive for those who want to really explore the interior. Our favourite part? That bow section, looming out of the murk, still remarkably intact after all these years.

Location
North Sea Coast, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.546833, 11.331056
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
28m

Marine Protected Area: Femern Bælt

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 LIDINGO

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 LIDINGO

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