G-AZJY

Protected Area

Langness

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - G-AZJY 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 3m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The G-AZJY, sitting just off Langness Point, isn't your typical wreck dive, and that's precisely why we love it. This isn’t some grand shipwreck, but a light aircraft that went down in '72, a small reminder of a lucky escape. At just 3 metres, it’s remarkably shallow, making it perfect for a relaxed dive, even for those new to wreck exploration. You'll find the plane fairly broken up, but its structure is still discernible amidst the kelp. We've seen conger eels tucked into the fuselage and pollack darting through the wings. It’s a site that really comes alive when the sun breaks through, dappling the metal in greens and golds. Our favourite time to dive it is an hour either side of slack high water; the visibility is usually at its best then, and the current, which can sometimes push through, is more forgiving. It’s a surprisingly evocative little spot, a piece of aviation history now reclaimed by the sea.