Wreck of Edwin - Northumberland & Northeast

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.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.758873, -4.364773
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Isle of Whithorn Bay

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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