PT1 OR PT2

Protected Area

Langness

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - PT1 OR PT2 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 · max 45m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

PT1 or PT2, we’re never quite sure which one we’re on, but frankly, who cares? These twin tugs off the Northumberland coast are a fantastic deep dive. Dropping down, you’ll often find yourself in a greenish gloom, but once the wreck materialises, it’s a proper eye-opener. The tugs lie upright and mostly intact, offering a surprisingly cohesive structure to explore. We love drifting along the deck, picking out details like the winch gear and the remains of the wheelhouse. The real draw here, though, is the sheer density of life. The metalwork is carpeted in plumose anemones, their frilly white tentacles waving in the slight current. Look closer and you’ll spot velvet swimming crabs scuttling amongst the growth, and conger eels peering from every dark recess. It’s a site for experienced cold-water divers comfortable with depths around 45m and low visibility. Pick a slack tide, ideally a neap, and you’ll have the best chance to truly appreciate these wartime relics.