JAMES POSTLETHWAITE - Northumberland & Northeast

The *James Postlethwaite* is a grand old schooner, sitting upright and mostly intact on a flat seabed at a very forgiving 12 metres. We love it because it’s a proper dive through history, not just a pile of scattered timber. Built in 1881, you can still make out the bow, stern, and the holds, which are often packed with squat lobsters and small conger eels poking their heads out. Visibility here can be a bit of a gamble, but when it's good, say 5-8 metres, the light filters down beautifully through the green water. We'd suggest timing your dive for slack water, preferably on a neap tide, to avoid fighting any serious current that whips through the fairway. Exploring the holds, we often find common crabs scuttling over the planks and the occasional dogfish tucked away. It's a dive that suits anyone comfortable in cool water, offering a real sense of connection to the past without demanding advanced skills.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.050556, -6.152778
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
12m

Marine Protected Area: Carlingford Lough

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Marine Life in Northumberland & Northeast

Home to 132 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 11 sharks & rays, 10 other, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species