LILL-ANN - North Sea Coast

We’ve always had a soft spot for the Lill-Ann. She’s not deep, just six metres, but that’s precisely her charm. Sunk in 1982, this old fishing vessel rests on the seabed, a surprisingly intact skeleton for a wreck in Danish waters. We love how the light plays on her deck, even on a cloudy day, filtering down and illuminating the nooks where the fish hide. You’ll find cod sheltering in the wheelhouse and blennies darting from crevices in the hull. Our favourite part is exploring the stern, where the prop shaft still protrudes, encrusted with anemones. It’s a site that rewards a slow, deliberate dive, really letting you soak in the atmosphere. Visibility here can be hit or miss, typical for the North Sea, but when it’s good, the Lill-Ann truly shines. We’d suggest a slack tide for the easiest exploration. It's perfect for newer wreck divers or photographers wanting to spend time framing shots without worrying about depth or deco.

Location
North Sea Coast, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.654335, 11.300500
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
6m

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 LILL-ANN

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 LILL-ANN

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