GUIDING STAR - Northumberland & Northeast

The Guiding Star is one of those shallow wrecks we keep coming back to. Sitting upright at a paltry 7 metres, it’s not going to win any depth records, but that just means more bottom time to really soak it in. This old fishing trawler, sunk in 1993, is remarkably intact. You can swim right into the wheelhouse, feeling the surge gently rock you as light filters in through missing windows. It's an eerie, almost cathedral-like experience on a sunny day. What we really love here is how the sea has completely reclaimed it. The entire structure is encrusted with plumose anemones, soft corals, and dead man’s fingers. Look closely in the nooks and crannies and you'll spot velvet swimming crabs scuttling about, or a wolf fish peering out from under a plate. It’s a photographer’s dream, especially with the way the ambient light plays on the colourful growth. We’d suggest a slack tide for the best visibility, otherwise, the surge can really kick up the seabed and make it a bit of a low-viz adventure. Definitely a favourite for newer wreck divers or anyone looking for a relaxed, colourful dive in the Northeast.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.671200, -6.196050

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

7m

Marine Protected Area: Carlingford Lough Islands