Wreck of Canadian Lass

Protected Area

Grennan Bay

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 Canadian Lass 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

Northumberland’s wrecks often get overshadowed, but the Canadian Lass is a proper cracker if you catch it right. We love a wreck that still holds its shape, and this one, a cargo steamer sunk back in 1913, offers plenty of solid structure to nose around. As you descend, the dark green water starts to reveal the bow, usually the most intact section, standing proud of the seabed. You can often make out the anchor chains, thick with anemones, and the forward cargo holds are open, inviting a gentle fin-through if the visibility is playing ball. Our favourite part has to be the stern, though. It’s more broken up, but that means more nooks and crannies for the resident critters. Look out for wolfish lurking under plates of twisted metal, and always keep an eye on the sand for stargazers peeking out. The current can be a bit frisky here, so we’d suggest timing your dive for slack water, particularly on a neap tide, to really savour the detail. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the rugged beauty of a cold-water wreck, where the marine life adapts to, rather than overwhelms, the steel bones of the ship.