ELIZA - Northumberland & Northeast

The Eliza, a wooden sailing vessel from 1826, met its end on Taylors Bank in 1885, scattered by a gale. What remains today at 17 metres is more of a debris field than an intact wreck, but that’s precisely its charm. You’ll find sections of hull, ribs, and scattered timbers that provide ample nooks for crabs and lobsters to hide, alongside curious wrasse. It’s a site that rewards a slow, methodical search, appealing to divers who appreciate history and the subtle beauty of a wreck slowly returning to the sea. We've often found ourselves peering into crevices, imagining the ship's final moments.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.528576, -3.143835
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
17m

Marine Protected Area: Ravenmeols Hills

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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