Wreck of James Harvey

Protected Area

Mull of Galloway

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 James Harvey 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 · max 15-30m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

When we talk about diving in the UK, often it's the Scapa Flow or Cornish wrecks that get all the glory. But up in Northumberland, the *James Harvey* offers a grittier, deeply atmospheric dive that we absolutely love. This isn’t a pristine, intact ship, but a proper broken wreck, scattered across the seabed at around 20-25 metres. We think that’s its charm. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the way the light filters through the green water, catching on the skeletal remains of the hull plates. You’ll weave through beams and twisted metal, feeling the pull of the currents a bit, which just adds to the adventure. Our favourite parts are exploring the boiler, now home to clouds of small pollack and inquisitive wrasse, and poking around the engine room, if you can call it that now, where you might spot a ling or two lurking in the shadows. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a rummage, best suited for experienced divers comfortable with limited visibility and colder conditions. We always suggest aiming for slack water, if you can time it right, to really take your time exploring the nooks and crannies.