Wreck of David

Protected Area

Loch of Inch and Torrs Warren

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 David 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 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.