MANCUNIUM - Northumberland & Northeast

The Mancunium, resting at a shallow 13 metres, is our pick for a superb Northumberland wreck dive, especially when the weather is less than ideal for deeper excursions. This merchant vessel, sunk by a mine in 1941, is well broken but spread across a wide area, making it a fantastic rummage dive. We love poking around the mangled plates and girders, imagining the ship in her prime. You’ll find sections of the hull still recognisable, along with machinery parts scattered across the sandy seabed. What really makes this site shine, though, is the sheer volume of fish. Pollock dart through the shadows, often in surprisingly large shoals, and we’ve seen some hefty cod lurking in the deeper crevices. Keep an eye out for the resident crabs and lobsters, too, tucked into every available shelter. Visibility here can vary, but even on an average day, the ambient light at 13 metres makes for a comfortable, engaging dive. It’s perfect for newer wreck divers wanting to explore something with history without the challenge of depth or strong currents. For the more experienced, it’s a brilliant second dive or a relaxing drift over a well-colonised piece of history.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.557740, -3.312982

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

13m

Marine Protected Area: Liverpool Bay / Bae Lerpwl