RIVER HUMBER
Protected Area
Llanbadrig - Dinas Gynfor
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - RIVER HUMBER offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
The River Humber, a steamship sunk in 1940, lies upright on the seabed at 49 metres. We've found the stern section often the most intact part, with the propeller still in place and a good run of deck plating to follow forward. Expect the usual North Sea suspects – plenty of wrasse darting between plates, squat lobsters tucked into any crevice, and plumose anemones carpeting the less scoured sections. It's a proper British wreck dive, dark and often silty, but rewarding for those who appreciate history and don't mind the chill. We'd suggest this one for experienced wreck divers comfortable with deeper technical profiles.
Typical RIVER HUMBER Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 49m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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