Wreck of Boomerang

Protected Area

Luce Bay and Sands

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 Boomerang 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 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.