HYACINTH - Northumberland & Northeast

The Hyacinth is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. She’s not massive, just a 24-meter drifter, but lying at 50 meters, she’s a proper technical dive and well worth the effort. Dropping onto her bow, you can still make out the anchor windlass, often draped in thick dead man's fingers. The wheelhouse is gone, but the engine room is open, a tangle of machinery and pipework now home to big ling and sometimes a lurking conger eel. Our favourite part is the stern, where the prop shaft leads down to the rudder – always a good spot for a photo, especially when the light’s a bit murky and the green water adds to the atmosphere. We’ve found wolf fish tucked into crevices along the hull plates, and the resident crabs aren’t shy either. Visibility here can be a lottery, anything from 5 to 20 meters, but even on a low-vis day, the wreck structure is distinct enough to navigate. It's a real slice of North Sea history, and a great dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts looking for something a bit deeper.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.564190, -4.295780

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

50m

Marine Protected Area: Llanbadrig - Dinas Gynfor