REGNBUEN (POSSIBLY) - North Sea Coast

Regnbuen, a fishing boat that sank back in 1962, is a brilliant dive if you’re into proper wreck exploration off the North Sea Coast. She lies upright on the seabed at 37 metres, surprisingly intact, which always makes for a more interesting dive. We love poking around her hold, imagining the crew’s final moments. It’s a good size, not so big you get lost, but enough to warrant a few dives to see it all properly. Visibility here can be a bit variable, as it often is in the North Sea, so pick your day carefully – calm conditions are key. But when it’s clear, the light filtering down to the wreck makes the hull glow with an eerie green. Ling and cod often shelter in the shadows of the wheelhouse, and we’ve even spotted a conger eel or two peeking out from under the deck plates. It’s a dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks and who appreciate the quiet history of a sunken vessel.

Location
North Sea Coast, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.098232, 11.155350
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
37m

Marine Protected Area: Schultz og Hastens Grund samt Briseis Flak

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 REGNBUEN (POSSIBLY)

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 REGNBUEN (POSSIBLY)

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