Denmark is considered one of the richest countries in the world when it comes to wreck sites. It is believed that more than 10,000 ships are within its waters and only a few of them have become visited sites. Denmark has not been advertised internationally as a wreck diving location and this is partly one of the reasons why very few divers have explored its waters. Another factor is that of the low temperatures that are experienced during winter and other times during the year that makes this shipwreck haven a difficult challenge to saddle. In this article we will present nine of the popular sites that any wreck diver will be thrilled to see. Let’s take a closer look!
S-103
This wreck was a former German Torpedo boat that was sunk by fighter bombers. The incident took place at the end of World War Two and now the wreck is lying outside of the Danish Island, Als. It is located within 34 meters of water and visibility is guaranteed at 3-10 meters.
U-406
This wreck was a Russian Submarine that is lying in 27 meters of water. Before ending up in the North Sea, NE of Hanstholm, it was taken to Liverpool in England where it was initially intended to be used as a museum. However, it never made it and now rests at the bottom of the sea as a wreck museum for ambitious divers. It is 91.5 meters in length and weighs roughly 1995brt. The wreck sits on its portside and there is still a lot to see in this historic submarine that sadly sank in 1994.
S/S Arctic
The heart wrenching demise of this English steamship ship resulted in many crew members losing their lives including Thomas Earle- a rescue operator. It sunk on the October 4, 1860 due to the heavy effects of a storm that crushed its skylight and later provoked a fire in its boiler room. The wreck can be found in 11 meters of water in the North Sea. Most of the ship has succumbed to the effects of time and sea water; however, the boilers can still be seen along with some of its structure.
HMS Defense
The wreck of this British ship is located in the North Sea near the Westjutland Coast. The tragic end took place on December 24, 1811 and many men died due to the loss. Divers to this site will experience great difficulty seeing parts of the ship due to the poor visibility. The wreck is located in 5-8 meters of water.
Alexander Newsky
This wreck is located in the North Sea near to the Jutland Westcoast. It joined the collections of wreck sites on September 25, 1868 after a heavy storm. Four hundred men on board were rescued and sadly there were four causalities.
Macurek
This wreck is located in the North Sea to the North West of Hanstholm. It capsized on March 26, 1963 and despite the threatening effects of the sea and currents, it is still intact. Divers will not find the upper and superstructure due to the fact that the material that was used to build these areas did not withstand the effects of time. Visibility is guaranteed in 20 meters of water and divers will be rewarded with the beautiful scene of this 40 meter gem.
3MTB Wrecks
These ships were deliberately sunken by the Germans in 1945. It was the end of the Second World War when this took place. There are no weapons on the ships and due to poor visibility divers are not guaranteed a perfect view of these mysterious ships.
Dannebroge
The Dannerbroge exploded in 1710 after being hit by repeated gun fire provoked from a confrontation with Swedes in the Battle of Køge Bay. It was a Danish ship armed with 84 guns. Only 3 seamen were saved from the condemned ship that lost over 597 men at sea during the explosion.
Fu Shan Hai
Fu Shan Hai rests peacefully in 69 meters of water in the Baltic Sea near the Danish island Bornholm. It was a Chinese bulk carrier with a massive structure that was constructed with the following dimensions 225x33x69. It sank in 2003 and since then marine life can be seen on its huge structure. The massive structure of the wreck blocks artificial light and due to the rough sea, only experienced divers are encouraged to venture out to this adventure.