COURIER - Northumberland & Northeast

The COURIER is a fantastic little wooden wreck, especially if you’re into some history and something a bit more intimate than the big metal hulks. We always enjoy a dive here. She sits at a comfortable 12 metres, perfect for a relaxed dive, and it’s usually quite sheltered. You can really get a sense of her wooden construction, still largely intact despite the years. We’ve found the stern section particularly interesting, with some of the planks still showing a lovely dark timber colour. What makes the COURIER special for us isn't just the history, but how marine life has made it home. We often see lobsters tucked into the nooks, their antennae waving from beneath splintered timbers. The schools of small pollack and coalfish swirl around the mast sections, darting in and out of the light. It's a really atmospheric dive, with the low light filtering through the North Sea water, giving everything a muted, ancient feel. Our top tip: go on a rising tide for the best visibility, it tends to clear things out nicely. This site is brilliant for anyone who appreciates the quiet beauty of an old ship, not just the thrill of a deep wreck.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.519135, -3.114672

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

12m

Marine Protected Area: Ravenmeols Hills