GULF OF ST VINCENT

Protected Area

Carmel Head

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - GULF OF ST VINCENT 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 17m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The *Gulf of St Vincent* isn't a dive you just stumble upon. This is a proper Northumberland wreck, sitting at 17m and built of iron in 1821. We love it because it’s a genuine piece of maritime history down there. She went down in 1890, and time, along with North Sea currents, has done its work. You'll find a substantial spread of wreckage, not a fully intact ship, but a real exploration. What remains is heavily encrusted, a testament to over a century on the seabed. We often find wolf fish tucked into crevices, their broad heads peeking out, and the usual suspects like edible crabs scuttling across the plates. Look out for the plumose anemones, they absolutely carpet some sections, swaying gently in any surge. Visibility can be a typical North Sea affair, but even on a murkier day, the sheer scale of the ironwork is impressive. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the story beneath the waves, a dive for curious wreckies, not necessarily for coral enthusiasts. Pick a neap tide, and you’ll have a much more relaxed rummage through the history.