FB 295 (POSSIBLY) - Northumberland & Northeast

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.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.587452, -3.665161
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
40m

Marine Protected Area: Liverpool Bay / Bae Lerpwl

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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.

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