DITTON - Northumberland & Northeast

The Ditton, oh, what a great dive. We love this site for its pure, unadulterated wreck diving charm. She’s a little barge, nothing grand, capsized and sank way back in 1870. The tide rolled her away from Albert Dock, and there she settled, now lying in a manageable 9 metres of water. We’ve found her to be a proper haven for critters, especially when the visibility is decent – think 5-8 metres on a good day, maybe less. Diving the Ditton, you’re not looking for massive structures, but rather the character of an old working vessel. Her skeletal remains are home to all sorts of nudibranchs, often some plump scorpionfish tucked into crevices, and we’ve even spotted the occasional lobster peeking out. It's a fantastic training ground for new wreck divers, easy to navigate, with enough structure to explore without feeling overwhelming. Our favourite part is carefully sifting through the collapsed plating, imagining her last moments and seeing how marine life has completely taken over. Go at slack water, it makes all the difference.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.380540, -2.990794

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

9m

Marine Protected Area: New Ferry