Wreck of Falcon - Northumberland & Northeast

The Falcon, a steam trawler lost in 1916, sits broken but beautiful off St. Mary’s Island. We love this wreck because it’s surprisingly sheltered, making it a solid choice when the sea’s a bit feisty elsewhere along the Northumberland coast. Descending onto her, you’ll quickly pick out the scattered boilers and propeller shaft, now thoroughly encrusted with plumose anemones, their white tentacles swaying gently in the mild surge. It’s not a deep dive, around 15-20 meters, so there’s plenty of bottom time to really poke around. Our favourite part is the engine room section; it’s largely intact and you can often peer into the machinery, now home to cheeky wrasse and opportunistic crabs. Look closely for scorpionfish camouflaged against the rust. Visibility can be a typical North Sea affair, ranging from a glorious 8-10 metres on a good day down to a murky arm’s length. We'd suggest timing your dive for slack water to avoid any current, and go on an incoming tide for the best chance of decent vis. It’s a cracker for photographers keen on macro and wide-angle wreck shots alike, especially with those anemones blooming everywhere.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

54.971560, -5.030098

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Corsewall Point to Milleur Point