Wreck of Fly

Protected Area

Upper Solway Flats and Marshes

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 Fly 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

Alright, the Wreck of the Fly. Now, if you’re diving the Northumberland coast, this one’s a proper favourite of ours, especially if you get it on a good day. She's a trawler, sank back in '87, and sits quite upright, which we always appreciate – makes her feel more like a time capsule than a pile of scrap. What we love about the Fly is how quickly she’s become a part of the seabed. The decks are mostly intact, and you can still make out the superstructure, though it’s heavily draped in dead man's fingers and anemones. We often find conger eels tucked into the deeper parts, sometimes just their heads poking out from behind a winch, and there’s always a good showing of wrasse flitting between the ribs. Our pick for exploration is definitely the bow section; there’s a real sense of her former life there. Visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is up north. Aim for neap tides and a calm spell if you can; it makes all the difference to seeing her properly rather than just feeling your way around. It’s a comfortable dive for anyone with some UK wreck experience. Just remember, it’s the North Sea – bring a decent drysuit.