ULLAPOOL - Northumberland & Northeast

The Ullapool wreck, just off the Northumberland coast, is one we always suggest for those days when the sea is playing nice. She’s a big steamship, torpedoed in 1941, and she broke in two, so you’ve got two distinct sections to explore. We love picking our way through the more intact stern section, especially the engine room area; it’s still pretty recognisable and a fantastic place to spend a good chunk of your dive. Our favourite part is the sheer scale of the ship, lying mostly upright, and the way the local marine life has really made it home. You’ll find cod sheltering in the deeper recesses, and the deck plates are often carpeted with anemones and dead man’s fingers. Visibility here can be a bit of a gamble, often swinging between 5 and 15 metres, so we always aim for a slack tide on a rising barometer. When it’s good, you can really appreciate the dramatic profile of the bow, covered in a shaggy growth of kelp. It’s a dive that rewards careful navigation and suits divers who appreciate a substantial piece of history underwater.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.406906, -3.006230

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

15m

Marine Protected Area: Mersey Narrows