STRATHRYE - Northumberland & Northeast

The Strathrye, a wooden trawler that met its end with a mine in 1941, rests at around 35m. Dropping down, you’ll find the remains are quite broken up, but its triple expansion engine and single boiler are still very much identifiable. It's not a huge wreck, at 35.4m long, but the scattered timbers give it a wild, organic feel, especially with the north-east current bringing nutrients. Look closely among the wreckage, and you'll often spot some respectable lobsters tucked into crevices or a curious wolf fish peering out. It’s a good deep dive for those who appreciate history and the way the sea reclaims things, rather than intact structures.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.498710, -3.835846
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
35m

Marine Protected Area: Great Orme

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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