GEORGETOWN VICTORY (PART OF)

Protected Area

Killard

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - GEORGETOWN VICTORY (PART OF) 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 2m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Now, the Georgetown Victory isn't your typical wreck dive, given its 2m max depth, but don't let that fool you. This isn't one for big currents or deep exploration. Instead, it’s a site we absolutely adore for its sheer accessibility and the fantastic life it attracts. You’re essentially snorkelling or shallow diving over the very top of a huge steamship, sunk back in '46. We love seeing the intricate structures of her hull and superstructure, often just breaking the surface at low tide, completely draped in green and brown seaweeds that sway gently with the water. It's a macro photographer’s dream, especially when the light filters down through the shallows. Our favourite part is spotting the crabs scuttling through the crevices and the blennies peeking out from under the barnacled plates. The Georgetown Victory is perfect for newer divers getting a feel for wreck environments without the pressure of depth, or for snorkelers who want a genuine piece of history beneath them. It's a different pace, a chance to really slow down and appreciate how marine life reclaims these man-made structures.