TONI VADSAGER - North Sea Coast
The North Sea isn't always about big pelagics, and the Toni Vadsager proves it. This old fishing trawler, resting at 30 metres, is a proper dive into maritime history, and it’s one of our favourite wreck dives along the Danish coast. When you drop down, the first thing you notice is how intact she is, listing slightly to port, with the wheelhouse still largely recognisable. We love picking out the details – the winches, the railings, the sheer scale of the fishing gear that once plied these waters. Visibility can be a bit of a gamble here, typical for the North Sea, but when it's good, say 10 metres, the light filters down through the green water in a way that feels incredibly atmospheric. You'll find cod lurking in the deeper holds, often quite large, and if you shine a torch into the darker corners, you might spot conger eels snaking through the wreckage. It’s a site that rewards multiple visits, giving you time to explore different sections and really get a feel for the vessel. Best for experienced divers comfortable with deeper wrecks and changeable conditions, it’s a genuine step back in time.
- Location
- North Sea Coast, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 56.451084, 11.487050
- Type
- wreck
- Maximum Depth
- 30m
Marine Protected Area: Lysegrund
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
- 101 (POSSIBLY) - 20m (wreck)
- Aalborg Sportsdykkerklub
- AAROSUND - 10m (wreck)
- ACTIV - 14m (wreck)
- ADAMAR - 24m (wreck)
- AGNES - 0m (wreck)
- AGNETE - 5m (wreck)
- AGNETHE - 12m (wreck)
- Albertus (reef)
- ALBIS - 2m (wreck)
- ALEX - 15m (wreck)
- Alholm Rev (reef)
- ALLIANCE - 10m (wreck)
- ALLIANCE H 156 - 22m (wreck)
- ALMA - 20m (wreck)
Nearest Dive Centres to TONI VADSAGER
- Aquatic Marine
- Blivdykker.dk - ["PADI"]
- Broagerlands Dykkercenter
- Carlsens Dykkercenter A/S - SSI
- Dieter's Tauchshop
- Diving 2000 A/S - ["PADI"]
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
- dab (Limanda limanda) - Reef Fish
- Protestant (Clupea harengus) - Reef Fish
- Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) - Reef Fish
- whiting (Merlangius merlangus) - Reef Fish
- Ocean quahog (Arctica islandica) - Clams & Mussels
- Fluke (Platichthys flesus) - Reef Fish
- Blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) - Clams & Mussels
- sprat (Sprattus sprattus) - Reef Fish
- Common cockle (Cerastoderma edule) - Clams & Mussels
- bull rout (Myoxocephalus scorpius) - Reef Fish
- Sea potato (Echinocardium cordatum) - Sea Urchins
- Sand mason (Lanice conchilega) - Worms
- eel (Anguilla anguilla) - Reef Fish
- Edible periwinkle (Littorina littorea) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
- Common sea star (Asterias rubens) - Starfish
- long rough dab (Hippoglossoides platessoides) - Reef Fish
- Pollock (Trachurus trachurus) - Reef Fish
- Common shore crab (Carcinus maenas) - Crabs & Lobsters
- New Zealand Mudsnail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
- Common dragonet (Callionymus lyra) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for TONI VADSAGER
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