JANEETA (POSSIBLY)

Protected Area

Drigg Coast

Why dive here

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

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Let's be upfront, the Janeeta isn't a tropical reef. It’s a North Sea wreck, and it offers a raw, exhilarating dive you won't forget. We love this site for its character. The wreck, a trawler that went down in 1980 after engine failure, sits in shallow water, meaning even on a bouncy day, you can get to it. You drop down, and the first thing you notice is the way the light filters through the green water, illuminating the ghostly silhouette of the hull. The stern damage, from when she stranded, is clear to see, a jagged tear in the metal. What makes the Janeeta special is how quickly marine life has adopted it. We’ve seen huge shoals of cod hanging in the superstructure, almost motionless, and blennies darting in and out of every crevice. Our favourite spot is exploring the wheelhouse area, where the metal has started to collapse, creating interesting swim-throughs for crabs and lobsters. The shallow depth means you get good bottom time, so you can really take your time examining the details, feeling the pull of the subtle current, and appreciating the resilience of nature colonising steel. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the unique beauty of temperate waters.