DAILY MAIL

Protected Area

Mull of Galloway

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - DAILY MAIL 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 *Daily Mail* isn't one for beginners, that's for sure. This wreck, a steel trawler that went down in 1931, sits exposed to the full force of the North Sea. It’s shallow, which often means surge and limited visibility, but that's part of its raw charm. We’ve been on days where you could barely make out the bow from the stern, yet even then, the sheer size of it as it looms out of the green gloom is impressive. What we love about the *Daily Mail* is its character. It’s not a pretty wreck, not in the traditional sense, but it’s packed with history and a rugged beauty. You can still trace the outline of its single boiler and the triple-expansion engine, imagining the effort it took to power this vessel. Our favourite times to dive it are on a slack tide, when the movement settles and the wreck comes alive with life. Cod often shelter in the deeper sections, and you’ll find crabs tucked into every crevice, scuttling away as your light passes over them. It’s a site for those who appreciate the industrial history of the North East, and aren’t afraid of a bit of a challenge.