Wreck of Boomerang - Northumberland & Northeast

The Boomerang wreck off the Northumberland coast is one of those dives that sticks with you, a proper metal playground. We love how intact she is for a ship that’s been down since 1918. You drop onto the stern, usually, and the prop is still there, massive and barnacle-encrusted, a perfect photo op if the viz is playing ball. You’ll spend most of your time exploring the engine room, which is wide open and full of nooks for conger eels to hide. Peer into the machinery, it’s still all there, remarkably. The bow points slightly upwards, giving it a dramatic feel, and that’s where we often find the biggest lobsters. We’d suggest a strong torch for getting into the deeper sections and exploring the various deck features. The current can pick up, so time your dive for slack water. It’s a great dive for anyone comfortable with a bit of penetration and who appreciates a wreck with history you can literally touch.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.741707, -4.752836
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Luce Bay and Sands

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Marine Life in Northumberland & Northeast

Home to 132 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 11 sharks & rays, 10 other, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species