Wreck of Johns

Protected Area

Morroch Bay

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 Johns 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

The wreck of the *Johns* off Northumberland is one of those sites we always enjoy, even when the visibility isn't playing ball. It’s a proper ship, not just a pile of rubble. We’ve spent many dives tracing her outline, finding new bits of structure each time. The stern is particularly good; you can still make out the prop shaft and the steering gear, often draped in dead man's fingers. What makes *Johns* special is how well she's aged into the seabed. Lobsters are everywhere, tucked into every crevice, and the resident conger eels are truly impressive, peering out from beneath collapsed plating. We love the way the light filters through the kelp forest that has grown up around parts of the deck, giving it a cathedral-like feel, especially on a sunny day. Our favourite time to dive here is on a slack tide, first thing in the morning. That’s when you get the best chance of spotting ling lurking in the deeper holds, and the currents are much more forgiving, letting you properly explore. It’s a site that rewards repeat visits and suits divers who appreciate historical wrecks and the hardy, rugged marine life of the North Sea.