GEORGINA HUTTON - Northumberland & Northeast

The Georgina Hutton, sunk in 1955, is a proper North Sea wreck, not some purpose-sunk playground. This old fishing vessel sits upright, mostly intact, an impressive sight on the seabed. You can often peer into the wheelhouse, seeing what’s left of the controls, and follow the deck down to where the prop would be. We love how the metalwork has become an artificial reef, draped in dead man’s fingers and home to some chunky lobsters, tucked right into every crevice. Our favourite spot is usually around the bow, where the light can filter through on a sunny day, illuminating the golds and purples of the anemones clinging on. It’s a site that demands decent conditions; we’d suggest aiming for slack water, always, otherwise the current can really rip through. Visibility, as you’d expect up here, can be a bit hit-or-miss, but even on a murky day, the sheer scale of the wreck emerges from the gloom with a real sense of history. This is one for experienced divers who appreciate wreck penetration and navigating inside an overhead environment. It’s got that raw, North Sea feel to it.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

54.239056, -5.828778

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

0m

Marine Protected Area: Murlough