Wreck of Jane Mcmillan

Protected Area

Torrs to Mason's Walk

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 Jane Mcmillan 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

The Jane McMillan is pure British wreck diving: moody, atmospheric, and full of character. We’re talking proper history here, not just a pile of metal. She went down in 1883, carrying coal, and now sits broken but largely intact on the seabed. It’s the kind of dive where you feel the weight of time as you glide over her decking, spotting the huge anchor chain snaking away into the gloom. Our favourite part is poking around the bow section, often home to a grumpy wolf fish or two tucked into the broken plates. The superstructure offers plenty of swim-throughs, not tight squeezes, but proper penetrations that give you a sense of being inside the wreck, rather than just on it. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery, but even on an average day, the sheer scale of the McMillan is impressive. It’s a dive that suits experienced cold-water wreck enthusiasts who appreciate a bit of a challenge and a lot of history. Look out for the resident ling that often lurk in the deeper sections, they’re surprisingly curious.