HMS CAMPINA

Protected Area

Ynys Mon/Anglesey

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - HMS CAMPINA 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 15m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The HMS Campina is our kind of wreck dive. It’s accessible at 15m, making it a great choice for less experienced divers or when you just fancy a longer bottom time without the decompression stress. This isn't one of those wrecks that's just a pile of indistinguishable metal; you can still make out the general shape of a trawler, a proper hull, and even a bit of her superstructure. We love picking out the details, imagining her as an auxiliary patrol vessel back in 1940 before she hit that mine. Despite being a ‘dangerous wreck’ on paper, she’s well-broken up and feels more like an artificial reef. You’ll find cod sheltering in the deeper sections, often quite large ones, and we always spot crabs and lobsters tucked into the nooks and crannies. The Campina is a site we return to frequently, especially on days when the visibility is decent, maybe 5-8 metres, which really helps to appreciate her scale. It’s a proper piece of history right here on the Northumberland coast, and we think it's one of the more satisfying wrecks in the area for a relaxed dive.