Wreck of Bombadier

Protected Area

Mull of Galloway

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 Bombadier 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

Diving a wreck like the Bombadier always feels like peeling back layers of history, and this one, sitting off the Northumberland coast, is no different. We love how the story of this ship, which met its end during wartime, is etched into its structure, even after all these years. What you’ll find here is a classic British wreck dive: atmospheric, often silty, but with a real sense of discovery. Dropping down, the first thing you’ll notice is the way the light filters through the green water, giving the wreck a ghostly outline. It's a deep enough dive that you'll need to watch your bottom time, but there's plenty to explore. The Bombadier offers penetration for those qualified and comfortable, with engine rooms and cargo holds still accessible. Our favourite parts are the sections where the hull has started to collapse, creating swim-throughs adorned with dead man's fingers and anemones. Look closely in the gloom and you’ll often spot massive lobsters tucked into crevices, or a resident conger eel peeking from a pipe. This is definitely one for the experienced wreck diver who appreciates history and the rugged beauty of North Sea marine life, rather than colourful corals.