Wreck of David - Northumberland & Northeast

The Wreck of the David, off the Northumberland coast, is a proper wreck dive. It’s not about bright colours here, it’s about the drama of the metal, the history, and the incredibly hardy life that calls it home. We’ve always found it a moody, atmospheric dive, especially when the light filters down through the green water. This is a reasonably intact collier, broken but with enough structure to make for interesting navigation. You’ll find yourself finning through cargo holds, past twisted beams, and over sections of decking that are now completely carpeted in anemones and dead man’s fingers. The schools of coalfish are always a highlight, darting in and out of the shadows, and we often spot conger eels tucked away in the darker recesses. Our favourite tip? Go on a calm day with good visibility, as it really makes a difference to seeing the wreck’s full scale. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the rugged beauty of a cold-water wreck, definitely one for the drysuit brigade.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.912990, -4.999094
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Loch of Inch and Torrs Warren

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Marine Life in Northumberland & Northeast

Home to 132 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 11 sharks & rays, 10 other, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species