FARFIELD - Northumberland & Northeast

The Farfield wreck sits proud and offers a proper deep dive on a piece of history. She’s a steamship, bombed by German aircraft back in 1941, and you can still feel that weight of history as you descend. We love picking out the details, the boilers standing tall, often covered in dead man's fingers, and the general cargo scattered around her holds. It's a dark dive, 46 metres is serious depth, so be prepared for cooler water and bring a good torch, maybe even two. What you get down there is a very intact wreck, not just a pile of rubble. The Farfield’s structure is still distinct, and there are nooks and crannies to explore if you’re comfortable with overhead environments and have the right training. You’ll often find large wrasse patrolling the decks, their colours muted by the depth, and we’ve seen some decent lobsters tucked into the darker recesses. This site is definitely one for experienced deep divers who appreciate a genuine wreck exploration, a real sense of delving into the past.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.243040, -4.821119
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
46m

Marine Protected Area: Holyhead Mountain

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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