ROYAL CHARTER - Northumberland & Northeast

The Royal Charter, a clipper with an auxiliary engine, now rests in just four metres of water off the Northumberland coast. While it went down way back in 1859, the wreck still holds a real sense of history. You'll find scattered hull plates and sections of her iron structure, all heavily encrusted with plumose anemones, dead man's fingers, and plenty of kelp. It's a shallow, relatively protected dive, making it a good choice when the weather elsewhere is a bit too lively, and it's perfect for newer wreck divers looking to get a feel for submerged history without deep penetration or strong currents. Look closely amongst the debris for blennies and small crabs sheltering in the nooks.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.361640, -4.248693
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
4m

Marine Protected Area: Traeth Lligwy

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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