KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) - Northumberland & Northeast

The Kilbroney (Probably) isn't just a dive; it's a cold water history lesson. Dropping onto her at 24 metres, you’re met with a surprisingly intact wreck for her age, sunk way back in 1900. We love the way she’s settled upright, her bow still pointing stubbornly towards her last course. You can fin around her whole length, peering into cargo holds now colonised by dead man's fingers and anemones. The single boiler is a real focal point, almost a beacon for the hundreds of butterfish that swirl around it. Keep an eye out for conger eels too; we’ve spotted a few grumpy ones peeking from under plating near the stern. While she doesn't boast the sheer size of some of the North East wrecks, her character and the marine life that has made her home make her a standout. She’s a great dive for anyone with some experience in UK waters, a good chance to practise wreck penetration if conditions are calm. Be mindful of the surge though, it can pick up quickly here.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.280884, -5.527337
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
24m

Marine Protected Area: Killard

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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