SPURN
Protected Area
Ravenmeols Hills
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - SPURN offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
The Spurn, a tug that went down in 1923, offers a solid dive for anyone exploring the Northumberland coast. We usually drop onto the boiler first, it's pretty intact and a great reference point. From there, the wreck spreads out, with a fair bit of hull still standing proud, creating plenty of nooks and crannies for crabs and lobsters to hide. Visibility can be a typical North Sea affair, but even on an average day, the metalwork is well-colonised with anemones and the occasional feisty wrasse darting about. It’s a good one for a relaxed dive, no extreme depths, just a decent piece of history brought to life by the local marine residents.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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