Wreck of Haba - Northumberland & Northeast

The Haba, a substantial Norwegian steamship, met its end in 1907 after a collision, and honestly, we think it’s one of the North East’s most underrated wreck dives. Sitting at around 25 to 30 metres, it’s an excellent dive for those comfortable with deeper UK waters and a bit of chill. We love the way the ship’s structure is still so clearly defined, especially the engine room, which is often our favourite part to explore. You can spend a good chunk of your bottom time poking around the boilers and machinery. What really makes the Haba sing for us, though, is the sheer density of life that’s claimed it. Expect to see wolf fish peering out from under plates of steel, their grumpy faces perfectly at home in the gloom. Conger eels are always lurking, sometimes in surprising numbers, and the plumose anemones practically carpet some sections of the wreck, swaying gently with the surge. Visibility can be a bit variable, as it often is up here, but when it’s good, the Haba offers a truly atmospheric dive, a proper piece of history reclaimed by the sea. Just make sure to pick a calm day; the exposed location can make for a bouncy ride out.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

54.936363, -4.999273

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Loch of Inch and Torrs Warren