FB 296 (POSSIBLY) - Northumberland & Northeast

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.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.587730, -3.665994
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.

Notable Species