LILY - Northumberland & Northeast

The Lily, a brigantine that met its end on Christmas Eve in 1852, offers a different kind of wreck dive off the Northumberland coast. We’re not talking about a fully intact ghost ship here; strong currents and time have broken her up significantly. What you’ll find instead is a spread of timbers and hull sections, well-colonised by local marine life. Look for the nudibranchs tucked into crevices and the blennies darting between the frames. It’s a great site for divers who appreciate the history and the slow reclamation of the sea, rather than deep penetration or grand intact structures.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.061270, -4.796144
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: Calf and Wart Bank

Nearby Dive Sites in Northumberland & Northeast

Nearest Dive Centres to LILY

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