Wreck of Castle Harrington

Protected Area

Torrs to Mason's Walk

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 Castle Harrington 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 North Sea isn't always kind, but it gives back in places like the Castle Harrington. She’s a proper old girl, a steam trawler that went down in 1914, and what’s left of her sits upright on the seabed, pretty much intact. We love how the deck planks are still visible in places, creating these little alleys for you to fin through, like walking the decks of a ghost ship. Keep an eye out for the resident wolf fish – they often tuck themselves into the deeper recesses, and the sheer number of blennies and gobies darting from every crack is impressive. Visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, sometimes a solid 10 metres, sometimes less, but even in murkier conditions, the sheer bulk of the wreck still dominates. We’d suggest diving this one on a slack tide, otherwise, you'll be finning hard against the current, and you'll miss the chance to really explore her nooks and crannies. This is a site for the wreck enthusiasts, those who appreciate the history and the way the sea reclaims its own, rather than a coral garden display.