DUNAVIL FORTH (POSSIBLY) - Northumberland & Northeast

The Dunavil Forth, a trawler resting at 52 metres, is one of those deeper North Sea wrecks we can’t get enough of. Dropping down, you feel the cold embrace of the Northumbrian current, sometimes a bit brisk, but it helps keep the visibility decent – we’ve seen 10 metres here on a good day, but it can be less. The wreck itself is largely intact, sitting upright, and our favourite part is always the stern, where the prop is still visible and often home to some chunky ling. Inside, the wheelhouse offers a fantastic penetration if you’re properly trained and comfortable with the depth; it’s tight but full of atmosphere, especially with the ambient light filtering through. Keep an eye out for conger eels tucked into the deeper recesses and around the deck fittings, their heads poking out from the gloom. This site isn’t for the casual diver; it’s a serious technical dive, but for those with the skills, it offers a genuinely rewarding exploration of a working vessel reclaimed by the sea.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.979000, -5.740167
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
52m

Marine Protected Area: Samuel's Port

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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.

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