Wreck of Indian Queen

Protected Area

Borgue Coast

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 Indian Queen 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

Diving the *Indian Queen* always feels like a proper adventure, a real taste of North Sea wreck diving. We love that it’s still so intact, lying on a silty seabed with sections of hull standing proud, almost daring you to poke your head inside. You’ll weave through ribs and plating, finding the resident cod peering out from shadowy corners and lumpsuckers clinging to barnacle-encrusted metal. Our favourite part is the stern, where you can still make out the rudder post, a ghostly echo of its former purpose, now draped in dead man’s fingers and hydroids. This isn't a dive for the faint-hearted or those who prefer tropical sun. Visibility can be hit or miss, and the currents aren't shy, so check the tides carefully. But if you’re comfortable with cooler water and enjoy exploring history rather than just pretty coral, this site delivers. We'd suggest going in late summer or early autumn for the best chance of decent vis, and definitely bring a good torch; the nooks and crannies are begging to be illuminated. It's a fantastic example of a well-preserved piece of maritime history, thoroughly colonised by local marine life.