COLLINGWOOD - Northumberland & Northeast

The Collingwood, a tug that met its end in a collision back in '57, is one of our favourite Northumberland wrecks. It’s shallow, only 8m, which makes for some lovely long bottom times, especially if you’re into photography or just enjoy a relaxed exploration. You’re looking at a manageable 28-metre vessel, not too big to feel overwhelming, but plenty to poke around. We love how much of the Collingwood is still intact, considering its age and location. The boiler is a real highlight, and we always find ourselves drawn to the bow, which often has a decent shoal of small fish darting about. The engine room is open enough to explore safely, and the growth on the deck plates offers some fantastic macro opportunities – think nudibranchs and tiny crabs tucked into every crevice. Visibility can be a typical North Sea mix, sometimes a bit murky, sometimes surprisingly clear, so pick your day carefully. We’ve found slack water around high tide often gives the best conditions. It's a great dive for anyone comfortable with limited visibility or newer to wreck diving, offering enough structure to be interesting without any tricky penetrations. Just remember, it was lifted after sinking, then scuttled again, so the orientation can feel a little surprising if you're expecting a pristine shipwreck.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.400260, -3.009681

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

8m

Marine Protected Area: Mersey Narrows