J B KEE
Protected Area
North Wirral Foreshore
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - J B KEE offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
The J B Kee is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to, a proper North Sea favourite. Lying shallow at just 11 metres, it’s a perfect option when the weather’s a bit lively or you want a longer bottom time without deco. We love that it’s still very much a ship, not just a pile of plates. You can trace the deck, pick out where the bridge might have been, and even spot the propeller shaft stretching out. Visibility can swing wildly here; sometimes it's an honest 5 metres of green soup, other days you get 10-12 metres and can see the whole thing from bow to stern. Our advice? Go on a neap tide, preferably an hour or so either side of slack water, and you'll have a much more relaxed dive. The Kee is absolutely covered in life. Expect to find edible crabs scuttling over the plates, dogfish nestled in the nooks, and shoals of coalfish darting through the superstructure. It's a fantastic site for newer wreck divers looking to get their teeth into something with real character, without the added challenge of depth or raging currents. Just keep an eye on your torch beam – it’s easy to get absorbed in exploring.
Typical J B KEE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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