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Wreck of James Irving

The Wreck of James Irving, just off the Northumberland coast, is one of our favourite dives in the Northeast when the conditions align. It’s not the biggest wreck you’ll ever dive, but we love the way it sits, broken yet still recognisable, spread across the seabed. You'll often find ling and conger eels peeking out from beneath twisted metal plates, their wary eyes watching you. Dive the James Irving on a slack tide, that’s our top tip, otherwise, the current can really rip through here. The stern is usually the most intact section, offering some decent swim-throughs if you're comfortable with overhead environments. Look for the prop shaft, it’s always draped in dead man's fingers, brilliant white against the muted colours of the steel. It's a dive that rewards careful exploration and suits those who appreciate a bit of history beneath the waves, along with a healthy dose of UK marine life.