DUNMORE - Northumberland & Northeast

The Dunmore, she’s a proper old girl, and we always enjoy a dive on her. Down at about 18 metres, she lies broken but still very much a ship, not just a pile of plates. You can really get a sense of her shape, particularly the stern. We love poking around the engine room, often finding a big conger eel or two tucked away. There’s a good chance you'll spot lobsters and crabs too, scuttling amongst the ribs of the hull, and the occasional wolf fish has been known to take up residence. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery in the Northeast, so we always check the forecast for a settled spell. When it’s good, though, the Dunmore offers a classic UK wreck dive, easily penetrable in places for those with the right training, but just as rewarding for a non-penetration rummage. It’s a great site for divers who appreciate history and enjoy the hunt for creatures taking shelter in the wreck's nooks and crannies. A genuinely good North Sea experience.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.331280, -5.499012
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: Ballyquintin Point

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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.

Notable Species