Wreck of Edwin

Protected Area

Isle of Whithorn 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 Edwin 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

The Wreck of Edwin is pure North Sea grit, and we absolutely love it. Dropping onto her bow, you immediately get a sense of her size, the plates heavily encrusted, creating perfect hideouts for lobsters. We usually find crabs scuttling across the deck, especially around the remaining structure of the stern where the propeller blades are often still visible, draped in kelp. It’s a proper expedition dive, often with a good push from the current, but that just adds to the adventure. Visibility can be a real lottery here, but on a good day, when the sun filters through the green water, the wreck truly comes alive. The holds are particularly interesting, especially if you’re comfortable with some overhead penetration; inside, conger eels often lurk in the gloom. It’s a site that rewards repeat visits, always revealing a new detail or a different resident. Definitely one for experienced cold-water wreckies who appreciate the history and the rugged beauty of a vessel reclaimed by the sea.