Wreck of Alexander Nevsky
Protected Area
Harboøre Tange - fredning og v
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - Wreck of Alexander Nevsky offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Alexander Nevsky* wreck off Denmark’s North Sea coast is one of those sites that just gets under your skin. We love it because it’s a real piece of history, the kind of place you can almost hear the timbers groaning from that fateful storm in 1868. This was a screw frigate of the Russian Imperial Navy, and while the depth is a bit of a mystery, it’s not a shallow potter. Expect a serious dive. What you'll find down there is an incredible jumble of twisted metal and wood, now completely claimed by the sea. The visibility here can be a bit challenging, typical North Sea stuff, but when it clears, you can make out the scale of the vessel. We’ve seen huge shoals of common shore crabs scuttling over the debris and the remains of the hull provide perfect shelter for blue mussels and acorn barnacles. It's a dive for those who appreciate wrecks with a story, not just perfect visibility. Bring a good torch and a keen eye for detail.
Typical Wreck of Alexander Nevsky 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wreck of Alexander Nevsky
Wreck of Alexander Nevsky Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck of Alexander Nevsky, 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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