CHINDWIN

Protected Area

Salt Pans Bay

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - CHINDWIN offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas · 118+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Chindwin is one of our favourite Northumberland wrecks, a trawler that went down back in 1895. Dropping onto her, you’ll find sections of hull and superstructure still standing proud of the seabed, draped in kelp and alive with critters. It’s an honest, no-frills dive, perfect for those days when you just want to explore a solid piece of history without deep current worries. We love nosing around the engine room, which is surprisingly accessible. Look closely among the beams and plates for feathery hydroids and the ever-present velvet swimming crabs scuttling over the metal. Ling often hang out in the darker recesses, and if you bring a torch, you can illuminate the anemones that really pop in the low light. The Chindwin suits divers who appreciate historical wrecks and aren't put off by the typical chill of North Sea diving. We’d suggest a slack water dive for the best visibility, which, on a good day, can stretch to a respectable 8-10 metres, allowing you to really appreciate her scale.