SIR GEORGE GREY
Protected Area
Mersey Narrows and North Wirral Foreshore
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - SIR GEORGE GREY offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
The SIR GEORGE GREY, a steamer that met its end in 1873 from a boiler burst, lies in the Crosby Channel. At just 3 metres deep, this is a wreck dive for all comers, perfect for an easy potter or for brushing up on navigation skills. You’ll find the remains scattered, a testament to its dramatic sinking, with plates and framework now home to scuttling crabs and plenty of small fish darting through the rusted metal. It’s a shallow, interesting exploration, though visibility can be variable with the tides, so we’d suggest timing your dive for slack water.
Typical SIR GEORGE GREY Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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