PASSAGES

Protected Area

Isle of Man Biosphere Reserve Reserve

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - PASSAGES 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

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Passages is a real favourite of ours, a trawler that went down in 1931 and has since settled into the seabed, making for some fascinating exploration. We love the way she’s broken up, her ribs splayed out like a skeletal hand, especially at the bow. You can still make out the anchor chains, thick with rust and sea growth. It’s not a deep dive, but the currents here can be tricky, so pick your day. Drop down and you're immediately in the world of her past life. The prop shaft is always a good spot to find a few crabs scuttling, and the hull plates are carpeted in plumose anemones, their white tentacles swaying gently. We often find small shoals of pollack darting through the clearer sections, and if you look closely in the nooks and crannies, you might spot a wolf fish tucked away. The engine room is a jumble of twisted metal, but with careful buoyancy, you can poke around and imagine the crew at work. It's a great wreck for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a current.