LEONE JEANNE - Northumberland & Northeast

The Leone Jeanne is a wreck we always recommend for a breezy day, or for anyone dipping their fin into UK wreck diving. It’s barely a five-metre swim down to the remains of the old sailing vessel, which ran aground back in 1902. You don’t get a full ship shape anymore; the sea has taken its toll, leaving a scattered but still substantial debris field. What’s left of the hull and ribs creates a fantastic mini-reef. We love exploring the nooks and crannies where the structure lies broken. It’s a superb spot for nudibranchs, and we’ve spent many a dive slowly picking our way through the wreckage, spotting gobies peering out from under plates of steel, and the occasional juvenile cod sheltering in the shadow of a rusted beam. Visibility can vary, as with any site in the Northeast, but even on an average day, the sheer density of life around the scattered timbers makes it a rewarding dive. It's a great site for photographers keen on macro, or for divers who enjoy a relaxed potter without the pressure of depth.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.508854, -3.222714

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

5m

Marine Protected Area: Ravenmeols Hills