Wreck of Joshua

Protected Area

Shoulder o' Craig

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 Joshua 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 *Joshua* isn't a dive you just drop onto; it's a piece of history, a working dive. This trawler, sunk in 1914, sits upright, mostly intact, and makes for a proper adventure. You'll find it off the Farne Islands, and we love pairing it with a seal dive when the conditions are right. Descend into the often-murky North Sea, and the *Joshua* slowly materialises, its bow pointing resolutely north. The stern is a fantastic tangle of rusted metal, a real playground for competent wreck divers. We always spend time exploring the engine room, pushing through the tighter sections, torch beams cutting through the suspended particles. Look out for the resident wolf fish, big, grumpy characters that often eye you from dark corners. It’s a site that demands good buoyancy and comfort in low visibility, but the rewards are there: a true taste of North Sea wreck diving, cold and compelling.