WINSOME - Northumberland & Northeast

The WINSOME, oh she’s a proper charmer, particularly if you’re into the historical stuff but don’t fancy deep decompression. Sunk way back in 1908, not 1969, a fair bit of her remains, scattered but very much there to explore. What we love about her is the easy access, sitting upright in about 10 metres of water. It’s an ideal second dive, or a great first foray onto a wreck if you’re a newer diver. Drop down and you’ll find her hull plates, ribs, and bits of machinery creating nooks and crannies that are just bursting with activity. We’ve seen quite a few colourful wrasse darting between the metalwork, and the sheer number of blennies peering out from every crevice always makes us smile. Look closely, and you’ll spot plumose anemones swaying gently, clinging to the rust-coloured structure, their white tentacles almost glowing in the green light. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you might even spot a ling tucked away in a shadowed corner. The visibility here can be hit or miss, typical for the North Sea, but on a good day, when the sun filters through, the wreck feels alive, a real underwater garden of metal and marine life. We’d suggest timing your dive for slack water to really enjoy poking around without fighting a current.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

54.773130, -4.870583

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

10m

Marine Protected Area: Luce Bay and Sands