COLLIN

Protected Area

Ramsey, Isle of Man

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - COLLIN 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 · max 14m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Collin is one of those wrecks we return to, not for towering structures, but for the sheer volume of life she holds. Lying in a respectable 14 metres, she’s a scattered steamship, sunk in 1918, and though broken, her plates and frames offer shelter everywhere. You’ll find her off Beadnell, usually with a gentle swell running, and the typical North Sea green, but sometimes it just clears and the light really punches through. Our favourite part is the boiler, a big, round haven for everything from blennies to big edible crabs. We often see lobsters tucked into any crevice they can find, their antennae waving. Head under a plate edge and you’re likely to get a surprise – maybe a wolf fish peering out, or conger eels. Visibility can be a challenge here, but even on a murkier day, it’s a rewarding hunt, and the wreck’s resident ling often makes an appearance, snaking between the ribs. Collin is perfect for divers who love to poke around, who appreciate the small details and the marine life that thrives on a broken, forgotten ship.