DUNAVIL FORTH (POSSIBLY)

Protected Area

Samuel's Port

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - DUNAVIL FORTH (POSSIBLY) 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 · max 52m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

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.