WALTHAM (PROBABLY)

Protected Area

Calf and Wart Bank

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - WALTHAM (PROBABLY) 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 51m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Waltham, or at least what we strongly suspect is the Waltham, is a standout dive for those who love their wrecks deep and atmospheric. Lying at 51 metres, this trawler is a proper expedition, demanding good planning and even better gas management. We love tracing the deck line, imagining the crew on a blustery day before she went down in 1917. What makes her special? The sheer solitude. We’ve had dives here where it feels like you're the first person to lay eyes on her since she settled. The triple expansion engine is a fantastic focus, still upright, almost defiant against the sand. Look closely for the plumose anemones, their fronds waving gently in the current, and the odd wolf fish poking its head from a dark corner. It's a dive for experienced deep divers, those who appreciate the quiet history of a vessel rather than flashy coral. Come prepared for the cold, even in summer, and you’ll be rewarded with a dive that stays with you.