FB 295 (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 295 (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 40m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The FB 295 is a favourite of ours for a reason. It’s a proper wreck dive, sitting upright and mostly intact on the seabed at 40 metres. You’ll feel that distinct chill on the descent, knowing you're dropping onto something big and solid. We love exploring the open holds, which are now completely colonised by life. Think big, curious pollack darting in and out of the skeletal structure, and the occasional ling peeking from deeper shadows. This isn’t a delicate reef dive; it’s a rugged piece of history. The exposed steelwork provides plenty of nooks for crabs and lobsters, and we often spot dogfish settled on the sand just off the wreck. For those who enjoy deeper, more atmospheric wreck dives, this site delivers. Just be sure to pick a day with good slack water, as currents here can be a bit lively. We’d suggest a late morning dive to catch the best of the light penetrating the holds.