Wreck of Breadalbane

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 Breadalbane 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 · max 10-30m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Breadalbane wreck, for us, is one of those sites that just feels right. Forget your tropical colours, this is proper UK diving, moody and magnificent. Dropping onto her bow, you immediately get a sense of her size, even with the sometimes-murky visibility that’s part of the North Sea charm. We love pushing into the stern, where you can still make out the engine room, a ghostly echo of her working life. The wreck itself is a magnet for creatures. We’ve had huge conger eels peer out from dark crevices, and the deck plates are often covered in squat lobsters, scuttling away as you get close. Ling and cod are frequent visitors, almost blending into the steelwork. It’s not a dive for the faint of heart, currents can be tricky, and you’ll want good buoyancy control to avoid silting out, but for those who appreciate the raw history and the rugged beauty of a deep, cold water wreck, the Breadalbane is truly special. Go on a slack tide for the best chance to really explore.