FB 297 (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 297 (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 297, affectionately known as ‘Possibly’, is one of our favourites in the Northumberland lineup. It sits upright at 39m, a sturdy barge dumped here by the Mersey Docks & Harbour Board, far from its original working life. What makes it special, though, isn't its history, but the sheer volume of life that has moved in. Descending onto the wreck, you’re enveloped by shoals of coalfish, so dense they can almost block out the light. We love picking our way along the deck, peering into the holds where conger eels often lurk, their heads protruding from dark corners. It’s a proper metal playground for crabs and lobsters too, tucked into every crevice. Visibility here can be hit or miss, typical for the North Sea, but even on a greener day, the wreck’s presence is commanding. This is a dive for those who appreciate robust wrecks and the hardy marine life of colder waters, a real taste of UK diving without the crowds.