MARGUERITE - Northumberland & Northeast

The *Marguerite* is one of our absolute favourite Northumberland wrecks, especially for those calm days. Lying shallow at just 8 metres, she’s a huge steamship, over 100 metres long, and the sheer scale is impressive even in the often-murky green. We love just cruising along her deck line, imagining the bulk of her when she was intact. The wreck itself is quite broken up, but the boilers are still a big draw, standing proud and offering plenty of nooks for the local critters. You’ll often find lobsters tucked into every crevice and vast shoals of cod hanging in the superstructure. The visibility here can be tricky, but when it’s good, it’s really good, and the light filtering down through the kelp-covered sections gives it a moody, ethereal feel. It’s an accessible dive, perfect for extended bottom times and a good poke around, suitable for most divers looking for that classic UK wreck experience without the depth. Just remember, the North Sea always dictates the dive here – pick your weather window carefully.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.966434, -3.022533

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

8m

Marine Protected Area: Morecambe Bay