HVIDEORN - Northumberland & Northeast

HVIDEORN is one of those sites we always recommend to newer divers looking for something a bit different, or anyone who just fancies a good rummage in shallow water. It’s barely two metres deep, a real ankle-biter of a dive, but don't let that fool you. This is an old sailing vessel, lost back in 1900, and what’s left of her is spread across the seabed in a lovely, jumbled mess of ribs and hull plating. You're essentially crawling over the bones of history. We love HVIDEORN because it feels so accessible, like you're uncovering secrets without needing a tech cert. Visibility can be a bit variable, as you'd expect on the North East coast, but on a good day, you'll pick out the distinct lines of the hull, now softened by centuries of kelp and anemones. Look closely in the nooks and crannies; you’ll often spot velvet swimming crabs scuttling past, and we’ve seen some surprisingly large lobsters tucked away under the bigger plates. It’s a great spot for an extended poke around, just be mindful of the tides. Our top tip? Go at slack water, obviously, but really take your time to explore the edges of the debris field. That's where some of the most interesting fragments lie, slowly being reclaimed by the North Sea.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.506077, -3.181330

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

2m

Marine Protected Area: Ravenmeols Hills