RIVER LOYNE - Northumberland & Northeast

Dropping onto the River Loyne, you’re met with the skeletal remains of a former Admiralty X lighter. She’s been down since 1948, a tragic loss with all hands, and time has worn her into a low-lying structure, scattered in places. We’ve found her an interesting rummage around the collapsed sections, especially for those who appreciate history over coral. The local crabs and blennies have certainly made themselves at home in the nooks and crannies, and we’ve seen some decent-sized cod lurking in the more sheltered areas of the plates. Expect a fairly silty bottom, so decent buoyancy is a must to keep visibility reasonable.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.307068, -3.994417
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
12m

Marine Protected Area: Puffin Island - Ynys Seiriol

Nearby Dive Sites in Northumberland & Northeast

Nearest Dive Centres to RIVER LOYNE

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