LILY
Protected Area
Calf and Wart Bank
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - LILY offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
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.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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