Wreck of Argonauta

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 Argonauta 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 Argonauta isn't one of those wrecks that sits upright, waiting for you to swim through every cabin. No, this one's a proper British mess, scattered across the seabed after hitting a mine in 1918. And that's exactly why we love it. What you get here is an archaeological scatter-gun, chunks of hull plating and machinery draped in dead man's fingers and anemones. The real joy comes from nosing around, spotting an engine block here, a propeller blade there, each piece becoming a mini-habitat for wrasse and conger eels. Visibility can be a typical North Sea affair, so pick a day with a gentle swell and a slack tide. We find the best light is usually in the morning, illuminating the kelp that dances around the deeper sections. It’s a dive for those who enjoy exploration more than penetration, perfect for a slower pace, and a fantastic hunting ground for photographers who appreciate texture and atmosphere over pristine structures.