WILLIAM AND ALICE - Northumberland & Northeast

The *William and Alice* is one of those sites we always enjoy poking around, especially when the weather isn’t playing ball for the deeper stuff. At only 7m, it’s shallow, bright, and perfect for longer bottom times. We love the history here; built in 1878, she sank after a collision with a buoy in 1908. It's not a towering structure anymore, more of a dispersed footprint on the seabed, but that’s precisely its charm. You'll find the remains of the barge spread out, with enough ironwork and plating to create some fantastic nooks and crannies for crabs and lobsters. The light filters down beautifully, illuminating the anemones and hydroids that have completely covered the wreckage. It’s a photographer’s dream on a sunny day, with the green glow of the North Sea giving way to surprisingly clear visibility around the structure itself. Our favourite tip? Head down at high slack. The currents can pick up a bit, but timing it right means you get to really take your time exploring the scattered sections, looking for those shy flatfish buried in the sand nearby. It’s a relaxed dive, brilliant for newer divers wanting to experience a wreck without the depth, or for anyone who appreciates the quiet beauty of an older wreck reclaimed by the sea.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.516357, -3.114950

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

7m

Marine Protected Area: Ravenmeols Hills