VIGSNES

Protected Area

Traeth Lligwy

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - VIGSNES offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas · 118+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 44m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

We love a good wreck, and VIGSNES delivers a proper piece of history. This steamship, torpedoed in 1945, sits at 44m, making it one for experienced divers who are comfortable with depth and perhaps a bit of dark. Descending onto the main deck, you can feel the chill of the North Sea, but the real reward is the ship’s structure. We often find the bow section particularly striking, with its torn metal plates telling the story of its sinking. Look closely inside the cargo holds, and you’ll find conger eels peering out from cracks, their thick bodies coiled amongst the twisted metal. The stern holds more secrets, and we’ve spent many a dive exploring the propshaft tunnel, often finding lobsters tucked away. Visibility here can be a bit variable, but on a good day, when the light penetrates even this deep, the sheer scale of the VIGSNES really hits you. It’s a somber site, but endlessly fascinating for those who appreciate maritime history and the hardy creatures that call it home.