Wreck of Jessie Catherine - Northumberland & Northeast

The *Jessie Catherine* isn't one of those wrecks where you're just staring at a pile of scrap. No, this trawler, sunk in 1914, sits proud on the seabed. We love how much she still resembles a ship, even after all these years. Drop down and you’re immediately aware of her structure – the stern, the bow, a good chunk of her superstructure still holds together, offering plenty of nooks to poke your head into. Our favourite part is the engine room, surprisingly intact, with gauges and machinery still visible, almost as if the crew just stepped away. It’s dark in there, of course, but a good torch beam picks out the details. Shoals of saithe often hang motionless above the deck, a silvery curtain, and we’ve regularly spotted wolf fish tucked away in crevices, their toothy grins a welcome sight. It’s a site that rewards multiple dives; you always find something new, a detail you missed before. We’d suggest diving this on a slack tide, the currents here can be a bit of a push otherwise, making it tough to really appreciate the finer points of the wreck. This one suits divers who enjoy a bit of history with their marine life, and who aren’t afraid of a bit of an exploration.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

54.924656, -4.999965

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Loch of Inch and Torrs Warren