SPURN - Northumberland & Northeast

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.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.533577, -3.151334
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: Ravenmeols Hills

Nearby Dive Sites in Northumberland & Northeast

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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