GLENEDEN - Northumberland & Northeast

The Gleneden, a proper chunk of history sunk back in 1940, sits in a truly unusual spot. You’re looking at a huge steamship, 121.9 metres long, broken up and scattered across the shallow Northumberland seabed. We’re talking about a wreck so close to the surface, its plates and ribs often break the water at low tide. It’s wild to see, almost like a ghost ship emerging from the sea. This isn’t a deep dive, obviously, maxing out at two metres. It's more of an exploration for snorkelers or very shallow divers, perfect for those calm, sunny days when the light penetrates right down. We love the way the light plays through the skeletal remains of the ship, casting moving shadows on the sand. You’ll weave around massive sections of hull, engine parts, and twisted metal that have become home to crabs scuttling in crevices and small fish darting between the rusty plates. It’s a great place to really feel the history of a wreck, almost literally touching it, without needing to go deep. Ideal for a relaxed afternoon, poking around and imagining the ship in its prime.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.315933, -4.014883

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

2m

Marine Protected Area: Puffin Island - Ynys Seiriol