Wreck of Corfu - Northumberland & Northeast

The Wreck of Corfu is one of those sites that just gets under your skin. We think it’s a proper standout for the Northumberland coast, mainly because it’s so intact for a wreck from 1917. Dropping down onto it, you can make out the bow, the stern, and a fair bit of the midsection, all lying upright. It’s a proper ghost ship, especially when the visibility is just okay and those green North Sea hues wrap around the metalwork. You’ll find plenty of resident critters here. Conger eels peer out from dark crevices, their heads thick as your arm. Lobsters pick their way across the deck plating, and we’ve often seen big shoals of pollock circling the superstructure, flashing silver in the gloom. Our favourite part has to be exploring the holds, which are still quite open. It feels like you’re stepping back in time, imagining what cargo might have been there. This site is definitely one for experienced cold-water wreckies who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a current. We’d suggest diving it on slack water if you can. It makes poking around those holds much more enjoyable.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

54.630383, -4.900558

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

15-30m

Marine Protected Area: Mull of Galloway