GOLDEN STAR

Protected Area

Samuel's Port

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - GOLDEN STAR 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 33m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

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.