KIMYA (PART OF)

Protected Area

Aberffraw Bay

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - KIMYA (PART OF) 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 · max 14m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

We love a good wreck that isn't just a pile of scrap, and the Kimya delivers. This Norwegian tanker, which sank in 1991, lies upright on a sandy seabed at 14 metres, making it accessible for most divers. You’ll find the bridge superstructure largely intact, rising proudly, and it’s an absolute magnet for local marine life. Our favourite section is the bow, where the large propeller looms out of the green, often silhouetted against schools of cod and pollock. Venturing into the engine room is a highlight, but bring a good torch; it gets properly dark in there. We often find wolfish poking their grumpy faces out from crevices, and the nooks and crannies are packed with crabs and lobsters. The current can be brisk, so pick your slack water carefully for the most comfortable dive, but even with a bit of a push, the sheer scale of the wreck makes it an exciting drift. It’s not just a dive, it’s a journey through a relic, now reclaimed by the North Sea.