LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) - Northumberland & Northeast

The Lightstone is one of those wrecks that really sticks with you. Dropping down onto her at 39 metres, you’re met with a wooden brigantine, remarkably intact for a vessel sunk back in 1876. We love tracing the lines of her hull, imagining her last voyage from Liverpool to Dublin with those iron rails. The timbers are dark and draped in colourful anemones, a real tapestry of purples and oranges against the gloom. Visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is in the North Sea, but when it’s good, the detail is incredible. You'll find inquisitive cod peeking from behind planks and wrasse darting through the skeletal remains of the superstructure. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the quiet beauty of a wreck reclaimed by the sea. Our favourite part is lingering over the bow section, where the anchor chain still lies, a silent testament to a journey cut short. If you’re comfortable with deeper dives and a bit of a current, the Lightstone offers a uniquely evocative experience.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.465286, -4.453105

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

39m

Marine Protected Area: Llanbadrig - Dinas Gynfor