FB 296 (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 296 (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 296, or “Possibly” as we affectionately call her, is one of those Northumberland wrecks that really rewards a bit of effort. She’s a barge, sunk to 40m, and despite the rather unglamorous description of being "dumped," she’s actually developed into quite a home for marine life. We love dropping down onto her, feeling that cool North Sea current, and seeing the shape emerge from the gloom. You’ll find walls of plumose anemones, their feathery tentacles swaying with the surge, and the wreck itself is often blanketed in dead man’s fingers. The hold is open, inviting exploration, and inside, we've spotted everything from curious conger eels to darting pollack. It’s a site for those who appreciate the quiet beauty of a steel wreck, where nature is slowly reclaiming its own, and the deeper depth means fewer divers. Our favourite time to dive her is on a slack tide, when the visibility often improves, letting you really take in the scale of this old workhorse.