FAIRLIE AND JANE - Northumberland & Northeast

The Fairlie and Jane is one of our favourites for a low-key dive when we’re in Northumberland, especially if you’re looking for something with a bit of history. She was a wooden sailing vessel, sunk after a collision way back in 1897, and while she’s quite dispersed now, that’s actually part of her charm. You’re not going to find a grand, intact wreck here. Instead, it’s a scattering of timbers and hull sections across the seabed at a comfortable 11 metres. We love picking through the debris, imagining the old schooner, and it’s become a fantastic habitat for local marine life. Look closely between the planks and you’ll spot crabs, lobsters, and often a few inquisitive dogfish tucked away. Visibility can be a bit variable, as it often is in the UK, but on a good day, the sunlight filtering through the green water onto the old wood has a real atmospheric quality. It’s an ideal spot for newer divers looking to explore a wreck without strong currents or deep depths, and for photographers who enjoy macro work.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.376095, -2.990516

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

11m

Marine Protected Area: New Ferry