Wreck of Verona (1865)
Protected Area
La mer des Wadden
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - Wreck of Verona (1865) offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Wreck diving in the North Sea isn't always about tropical colours, and the Verona proves that. We love this site for its genuine historical feel, a real dip into maritime past. The wooden hull, what’s left of it after over 150 years, is surprisingly intact in places, a ghostly skeleton on the seafloor. It's not a deep dive, but the currents here can be a bit frisky, so save it for a calmer day. What you'll find is a fantastic example of a shipwreck becoming a reef. Schools of cod hang out in the deeper sections, and we often spot conger eels peeking from beneath plates of rusted metal. The real joy here is exploring the debris field, imagining what life was like on a ship like this in 1865. It's a dive for those who appreciate history as much as marine life, and it’s a site that rewards patience and a keen eye.
Typical Wreck of Verona (1865) 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wreck of Verona (1865)
Wreck of Verona (1865) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck of Verona (1865), 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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