CONOVIUM (PROBABLY) - Northumberland & Northeast

Alright, the Conovium. Or, as we often grumble, the "Conovium (Probably)". It’s a great example of why we love a good mystery wreck here in the Northeast. Dropping onto this site, you're looking at a steamship, sunk back in '23, and it’s a proper dive for anyone comfortable with deep water. The wreck itself is a good size at 36 metres, and while she's broken up a bit, there's still plenty of structure to explore. We always find the single boiler a real focal point, huge and imposing. What we really appreciate here, though, is how the wreck has just become part of the seabed. Crabs scuttle in and out of the plating, and lobsters lurk in the deeper sections. Visibility can be a bit of a gamble, as it often is off our coast, so we always check the tides – slack water is your friend here, making the descent much more enjoyable. It’s a proper expedition, and you’ll feel like you’ve earned that post-dive cuppa.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.876057, -4.728528
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
60m

Marine Protected Area: Calf and Wart Bank

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Marine Life in Northumberland & Northeast

Home to 132 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 11 sharks & rays, 10 other, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species