PENSTONE - Northumberland & Northeast

The Penstone is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. Sitting upright at 29 metres, she’s a cracking dive for experienced wreck heads looking for a bit of history in the North Sea. We usually drop onto the bow, which is still largely intact, and you can see the mast lying across the deck, often with a cheeky ling peering out from underneath. She went down in 1948 after a tangle with the MV Villanger, and you can still get a real sense of her as a working steamship. We love exploring the holds, which are often full of cod, and the engine room is always a highlight, though it’s a silty old place, so keep your trim dialled in. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery out here, but on a good day, when the sun penetrates that far, the light playing on the corroded metal and the sheer number of anenomes makes it a genuinely atmospheric dive. The current can pick up, so it's not one for the inexperienced, but if you’re comfortable in deeper water and love a proper wreck, the Penstone delivers.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.498257, -3.625403
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
29m

Marine Protected Area: Liverpool Bay / Bae Lerpwl

Nearby Dive Sites in Northumberland & Northeast

Nearest Dive Centres to PENSTONE

Marine Life in Northumberland & Northeast

Home to 132 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 11 sharks & rays, 10 other, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical dive depths at Nusa Penida dive sites?
The provided data context is specific to the PENSTONE dive site, a wreck in Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, which has a depth of 29m. Unfortunately, we do not have information regarding typical dive depths at Nusa Penida dive sites within the provided context. For details on the PENSTONE wreck, you can visit its dedicated page: PENSTONE dive site.
What marine life can divers expect to encounter in Nusa Penida?
The provided data context describes the PENSTONE wreck in the United Kingdom, a steam ship sunk in 1948. This context does not contain any information about the marine life divers can expect to encounter in Nusa Penida. To learn more about the PENSTONE wreck, classified as a dangerous wreck, you can visit its page: PENSTONE dive site.
How challenging are the diving conditions and sites in Nusa Penida?
The provided data context specifies that the PENSTONE wreck in Northumberland & Northeast has an intermediate difficulty rating. However, there is no information available in this context regarding the challenging conditions or sites in Nusa Penida. You can find more details about the PENSTONE wreck's difficulty and characteristics on its dedicated page: PENSTONE dive site.
When is the best time of year to go scuba diving in Nusa Penida?
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What diving certifications are required for scuba diving in Nusa Penida?
The provided data context describes the PENSTONE wreck in Northumberland & Northeast, classified as a dangerous wreck with an intermediate difficulty. This specific context does not provide information on diving certifications required for scuba diving in Nusa Penida. For details on the PENSTONE wreck itself, you can visit its page: PENSTONE dive site.
What are the typical currents and water conditions like for diving around Nusa Penida?
The provided data context details the PENSTONE dive site, a wreck in the United Kingdom, with a depth of 29m and an intermediate difficulty. Unfortunately, this context does not include any information about typical currents or water conditions for diving around Nusa Penida. To learn more about the PENSTONE wreck and its characteristics, please visit its dedicated page: PENSTONE dive site.