PERSEVERANCE - Northumberland & Northeast

The *Perseverance* wreck is one of our favourites in the Northeast, a small but surprisingly characterful barge that went down way back in 1888. It’s a shallow dive, just 11 metres, which means you get decent bottom time to really poke around. We often find the visibility is better here than at some of the deeper sites further out, especially on a calm day with a neap tide. What makes *Perseverance* special is how intact parts of it remain. You can still make out the outline of the hull, and often the bow and stern sections are fairly well defined. There are plenty of nooks and crannies for lobster and crab to hide, and we’ve seen some huge edible crabs tucked into crevices. The wreck structure itself is heavily encrusted with plumose anemones, which look fantastic swaying gently in the current, and you’ll usually spot blennies peeking out from every hole. It’s a great site for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed bimble with plenty to see without the need for deep decompression. Just watch out for fishing line; it's a popular spot.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.452750, -3.232433

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

11m

Marine Protected Area: North Wirral Foreshore