The Flint Wreck
Protected Area
Holyhead Mountain
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - The Flint Wreck offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
Dropping onto the Flint, you’re met with a proper North Sea wreck, scattered but still holding a surprising amount of character. It’s not one of those intact ships you swim through, more a collection of steel plates and beams creating interesting nooks. Look closely and you’ll find nudibranchs crawling over the encrusted metal, and a good few crabs peeking out from beneath. It’s a solid dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a hunt for the smaller stuff, rather than grand structural exploration.
Typical The Flint Wreck Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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