FISHER LASS - Northumberland & Northeast

The Fisher Lass, just off Northumberland’s coast, is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. Sunk by fire in 1929, this wooden fishing vessel now lies at 40 metres, a dark silhouette on the seabed. It's an atmospheric dive, pure and simple. You drop down into that North Sea green, and as your eyes adjust, the wreck slowly materialises. We love exploring the remains of her wooden hull, now largely broken up but still recognisable as a vessel. The sheer age of the wreck means marine life has really taken hold. You’ll find plumose anemones carpeting the timbers, their white tentacles swaying in the gentle current, and dead man's fingers adding bursts of orange. Conger eels often peer out from nooks, and we’ve spotted plenty of inquisitive wrasse darting through the wreckage. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration, letting your torch beam pick out details in the gloom. This isn't a dive for beginners; the depth and often cool, low-visibility conditions mean it suits experienced divers comfortable with deeper, darker sites. We always suggest a good primary light and a backup for this one.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.406834, -5.867667

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

40m

Marine Protected Area: Croker Carbonate Slabs