LUBECA - Northumberland & Northeast

The Lubeca, off the Northumberland coast, is one of our absolute favourite UK wrecks. We’ve spent countless hours poking around her. She sits upright, mostly intact, and when the visibility cooperates, seeing her loom out of the green gloom is a proper thrill. Down to about 30 metres, she’s a fantastic rummage, especially for those comfortable with deeper dives and the often-chilly North Sea temperatures. What makes her special? We love the engine room access, though it’s snug in places, and the wheelhouse structure is always worth a look for ling and conger eels. Often, we’ll see schools of pouting swarming over the decks, their scales glinting in torchlight. The bow section, with its anchor chains draped over the winches, feels particularly atmospheric. If you time it right with a neap tide, the current is manageable, letting you explore without fighting the water. We always plan our dives to hit slack water for the best experience here; otherwise, it’s a drift past a very large, impressive piece of metal. She’s a dangerous wreck, officially, but that just means she’s full of character and challenges, not that she’s about to fall apart on you.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.536354, -3.193551

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

1m

Marine Protected Area: Ravenmeols Hills