Wreck of Aeolus

Protected Area

Corsewall Point to Milleur Point

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - Wreck of Aeolus 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

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Wreck of Aeolus sits quietly off the Northumberland coast, a reminder of the wild North Sea. We've always had a soft spot for these northern wrecks; they have a certain rugged charm you don't find in the tropics. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the way the light filters through the green water, giving everything an ethereal glow. The Aeolus isn't one of those wrecks with perfect intact structures, it's more broken up, scattered across the seabed, which we think makes it more interesting to explore. You spend your dive navigating through plates of twisted metal and collapsed sections, imagining the ship in its prime. Schools of coalfish dart in and out of the shadows, and we’ve often spotted lobsters tucked into crevices, their antennae waving gently in the mild current. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the slow reclamation of man-made objects by nature. We always suggest keeping an eye on the tide here; slack water gives you the best chance to really take your time and soak it all in. The Aeolus might not have the drama of a deep-water behemoth, but it offers a peaceful, contemplative dive that feels genuinely British.