PENRYN - Northumberland & Northeast

We have a soft spot for the Penryn, particularly for divers just getting their fins wet with wreck diving. It’s not deep, just 7 metres, so you get plenty of bottom time even on a single tank. The wreck itself is a small steamship, sunk in 1940 after a collision, and it’s pretty broken up, but that’s part of its charm. The bow points north, and the stern nudges a revetment, which means there’s a distinct orientation to explore. You’ll find sections of the hull still standing proud, creating little caverns where cod and wrasse like to hang out. We’ve seen blennies peering from every nook and cranny, and if you’re patient, a velvet swimming crab might scuttle across a rusty plate. It feels like a proper historical dive without the need for advanced skills. Visibility here can vary wildly, but on a good day, when the sunlight filters through the shallow water, the whole wreck glows with an eerie green light. We’d suggest timing your dive for slack water, always, to make the most of the relaxed pace and the chance to really poke around. It's a proper wreck experience without the big chill, ideal for building confidence.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.520245, -3.108006

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

7m

Marine Protected Area: Ravenmeols Hills