EBENEZER - Northumberland & Northeast

Ebenezer is a cracking little wreck, particularly if you’re into your history and don’t mind a bit of a rumble in the North Sea. We’ve always had a soft spot for these older sailing vessels, and at just 10 metres, she’s perfect for a longer dive, letting you really soak in the atmosphere. She went down back in 1897 after a collision, carrying clay from Fowey, and you can still find parts of that cargo scattered around the site, lumps of white clay amongst the kelp – a tangible link to her past. What we love about Ebenezer is how she’s settled into the seabed. The wreck is pretty broken up, but the ribs and timbers are still very much there, forming a series of nooks and crannies that are just bursting with life. You’ll weave through the skeletal remains of her hull, often bumping into grumpy crabs scuttling for cover, and lobsters peeking out from under the collapsed decking. The visibility here can be… *Northumberland*, let’s say, but when it's good, say on a slack tide after a spell of settled weather, the light filters through the green water and really brings the timbers to life. It’s a proper dive for wreck enthusiasts who appreciate the subtle beauty of a historical site and the hardy marine life that has made it home.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.369152, -2.979406

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

10m

Marine Protected Area: New Ferry