MUNSTER - Northumberland & Northeast

The Munster, off the Northumberland coast, is a proper dive, a real piece of history down there. We’re talking about a twin-screw motor vessel, a substantial wreck at 107 metres, lying around 20 metres deep. She went down in 1940 after hitting a mine, and you can still feel that sense of a sudden, violent end when you’re exploring. Visibility can be a proper North Sea lottery, but when it's good, say 8-10 metres, the Munster is fantastic. Our favourite part has to be the stern, where the twin prop shafts lead to the impressive propellers. You'll often find ling lurking in the shadows, and large shoals of saithe will swirl around the superstructure, their silver scales glinting in the ambient light. It’s a dark dive, the ambient light struggles to penetrate, so good torches are essential to really appreciate the scale and the life. We’d suggest hitting it on a neap tide for the slackest water, making that journey across the deck much more enjoyable. It's a dive for those who appreciate wrecks with a story, not just a pile of metal.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.599953, -3.446855

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

20m

Marine Protected Area: Liverpool Bay / Bae Lerpwl