GLENDUN - Northumberland & Northeast

The Glendun sits upright, a real treat to swim over when the viz decides to play nice. We love how her bow points determinedly west, a ghostly compass on the seabed. She went down fast in 1940 after a mine strike, but much of her structure remains, a testament to her build. We often drop onto the stern, where the triple-expansion engine still dominates, a towering metal sculpture in the green North Sea light. The single boiler is surprisingly intact too, home to a decent number of cod and wrasse, always darting in and out of the riveted plates. Her machinery aft layout means a good chunk of the wreck is easily explored, even on shorter bottom times. You’ll weave through cargo holds, now just empty spaces but hinting at the ore she once carried. Look closely among the fallen plates and you’ll spot dogfish tucked away, their rough skins blending with the rust. This site truly shines on a slack tide with a bit of sunlight filtering down; the deck fittings become clearer, and the sheer scale of the Glendun reveals itself, an artificial reef thriving in the cool, nutrient-rich waters. It’s a solid dive for those who appreciate a well-preserved piece of maritime history.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

54.271946, -4.339819

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

0m

Marine Protected Area: Laxey Bay