G-AZJY - Northumberland & Northeast

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.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.055164, -4.632832
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
3m

Marine Protected Area: Langness

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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.

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