MOONLIGHT

Protected Area

Port Erin Bay

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - MOONLIGHT offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas · 118+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 33m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Moonlight is a proper little time capsule, and one of our favourite Northumberland wrecks. She was a carrier vessel, went down in 1970, and now sits bolt upright in around 33 metres. You can really get a feel for her original purpose; the hold is wide open, accessible, and a great place to poke around, especially towards the bow where the structure starts to break up a little more. The stern, with its exposed engine and propeller, is often where we find the most action. We’ve seen some hefty lobsters tucked into the nooks, and often a decent sized cod lurking in the shadows, plus those vibrant plumose anemones coating every surface, catching the light like fluffy white snow. Moonlight’s not a huge wreck, but she’s beautifully intact for her age, offering plenty of interesting detail without feeling overwhelming. We’d suggest saving this one for a calm day, as the visibility can be a bit hit or miss, but when it's good, she really shines. It’s an excellent dive for those who appreciate history and don’t mind a bit of a current.