EDITH OWEN

Protected Area

Henborth

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - EDITH OWEN 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 13m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Edith Owen, sitting in a relatively shallow 13 metres, is one of our favourites in the Northeast for a chilled-out wreck dive. We’ve always found it surprisingly intact, considering she went down in 1879. You’ll spot her main boiler pretty quickly, a big, imposing cylinder that’s now completely encrusted with plumose anemones, waving gently in the surge. It’s always buzzing with small wrasse, darting in and out of the metalwork. The wreck itself is well broken up in places, but you can still trace her lines, giving you a real sense of her scale as you fin along the length. We often find conger eels tucked away in the darker recesses, and the sheer volume of dead man’s fingers coating every surface is incredible, particularly in late summer when they’re fully extended. It’s a great site for photographers, especially when the light is good. Head out on a calm day; visibility can really make a difference here. It’s an easy dive, perfect for anyone comfortable with a bit of overhead environment and a love for historical metal.