GOLDEN STAR - Northumberland & Northeast

The Golden Star, now, is a lovely little wreck. We reckon it’s one of the best smaller trawler dives you'll find off the Northumberland coast. Dropping down onto her, she’s largely intact and upright at 33 metres, her bow pointing northeast, always a good marker. You can still see the wheelhouse, though it’s pretty well collapsed, and the stern section holds together nicely. We love poking around the engine room, even if it’s a tight squeeze in places. What really makes the Golden Star sing for us, though, is the sheer amount of life that’s made her home. Visibility can be a bit of a gamble, often around 5-10 metres on a good day, but when it clears, you're looking at lobsters tucked into every crevice. Conger eels are always a possibility, and the metalwork is covered in anemones and dead man’s fingers. It’s a proper north sea dive, cold and often a bit dark, but incredibly rewarding for those who appreciate wrecks that have truly become part of the reef. We’d suggest a good torch to really pick out the details.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

54.050167, -5.784333

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

33m

Marine Protected Area: Samuel's Port