HELGOLAND - Northumberland & Northeast

The Helgoland, resting in just a couple of metres of water off Seahouses, is one of those dives we always recommend for a breezy afternoon. It’s a brigantine that went down in 1924, and what you get now is a beautifully broken-up wreck, its timbers spread across the sandy seabed like abstract art. We love how accessible it is, perfect for a long, relaxed snorkel or a super shallow dive when the visibility is good. You’ll spend your time here spotting the resident crabs scuttling between the fragmented ribs and planking, or watching small shoals of fish dart through the gaps. It’s the kind of place where the light plays wonderfully through the water, illuminating the rust-coloured details of the remaining ironwork. We'd suggest timing your visit for high slack water on a calm day; that's when the Northumberland swell really backs off and you get the best views of what's left of this old girl. It’s not about grand, intact structures here, it's about the peaceful exploration of a wreck that’s been reclaimed by the sea.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

54.365765, -5.484630

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

2m

Marine Protected Area: Granagh Bay