FB 112 (POSSIBLY)

Protected Area

Liverpool Bay / Bae Lerpwl

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - FB 112 (POSSIBLY) 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 39m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The FB 112, or ‘Possibly’ as we’ve always called her, sits in a respectable 39 metres off the Northumberland coast. It’s a purposeful dive, usually needing good planning with a local charter, but the reward is a solidly intact barge. You drop down, and the stern section with its upright sides comes into view first, often silhouetted against the slightly greener North Sea light. We love how the stern acts like an apartment block for squat lobsters and crabs; you’ll see their antennae waving from every crevice. Our favourite approach is to drop onto the stern, then work your way forward along the decks, often into a light current, with schools of coalfish darting in and out of the skeletal remains of the superstructure. It’s a proper expedition dive, a chance to really explore a wreck that’s been left largely untouched and has now become a thriving artificial reef. She’s a great dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate the chance to uncover a bit of history in peace, rather than dodging other divers.