EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) - Northumberland & Northeast

Diving the Express, if you can find her, feels like stepping back into a maritime mystery. We've always been drawn to these historical wrecks, especially when they’re so scattered, leaving you to piece together the story. You won’t find towering superstructures here. Instead, it’s a debris field of iron plates and ribs, the ghost of an 1857 steamship, spread across the seabed at a forgiving 14 metres. Visibility in the Northeast can be hit or miss, but on a good day, with a bit of sunlight filtering through, the wreck material takes on a muted, rusty glow. We love drifting over the twisted metal, imagining the steam engine that once powered her, now just an outline. It’s the perfect dive for those who enjoy a slower pace, poking around the nooks and crannies. Look closely and you’ll spot plenty of blennies tucked into crevices, some impressive edible crabs scuttling under plates, and often, a curious conger eel peering out from a darker void. It’s a gentle exploration, ideal for divers who appreciate the subtle beauty of a wreck reclaimed by the sea.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

54.337150, -3.488513

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

14m

Marine Protected Area: Drigg Dunes and Gullery, Ravenglass