DUKE OF YORK - Northumberland & Northeast

The Duke of York isn’t about depth, it’s about accessibility and history. At a consistent eight metres, this wreck is perfect for shaking off the rust or introducing newer divers to the charm of a historical wreck. We love the way she’s mostly broken up, spread across the seabed, giving you a proper sense of her final moments. You’ll weave through scattered timbers, plates, and machinery, feeling the chill of the North Sea even on a calm day. It’s the sense of an unfolding story here that gets us. Look for the large boiler, usually surrounded by plump cod and inquisitive wrasse darting in and out of the metalwork. The visibility can be variable up here, but when it's good, say ten metres or so, the silhouetted shapes of the wreck against the greenish light feel incredibly atmospheric. Our tip? Go on a slack tide, preferably early morning before any surface chop picks up. That’s when the light is best and the fish are often bolder, letting you get a closer look at the life that’s made a home of this old sailing vessel. It’s a gentle dive, but full of character, a proper North Sea experience.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.469418, -3.049678

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

8m

Marine Protected Area: Mersey Narrows