WILHELMINE
Protected Area
Broen
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - WILHELMINE offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The WILHELMINE is a proper piece of history, just six metres down off the North Sea coast. We love a shallow wreck, especially one with a story, and this German trawler, sunk in 1944, delivers. The character of the wreck itself is what draws us in; it’s broken up, but still clearly a vessel, with ribs and plating scattered across the seabed. You can poke around the hull sections, imagining the chaos that sent her down. What you'll find here now is a surprisingly vibrant artificial reef. The metalwork is completely encrusted with an amazing tapestry of anemones and hydroids, shifting with the gentle surge. Flatfish often rest in the sand nearby, almost perfectly camouflaged, and we’ve seen schools of juvenile cod darting between the wreckage. It's a dive for those who appreciate history and the quiet resilience of nature reclaiming its own. We’d suggest hitting it on a calm day; visibility can be a bit variable on this coast, but when it’s good, the WILHELMINE truly shines.
Typical WILHELMINE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 13°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for WILHELMINE
WILHELMINE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for WILHELMINE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (55.31, 9.86) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
56°F · Range: 10.7–16.8°C
Air Temperature
11°C
52°F
Wind Speed
7.69 m/s
14.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.5 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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