Wreck of Lady Bulkeley

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 Lady Bulkeley 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 Lady Bulkeley wreck, sitting off the Northumberland coast, is a proper old-school dive, exactly the kind of gritty British wreck we love. Forget your tropical reefs; this is about history and the surprising amount of life that makes a home in cold water. Dropping down, you hit the bow first, often head-on into a decent current, which just adds to the adventure. We've spent hours exploring her, finning through the open holds where conger eels lurk in the gloom. The ship’s ribs are draped in dead man’s fingers, and if you look closely, you’ll spot huge edible crabs scuttling away into the darker recesses. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery here; we've had days where it’s a murky green soup and others where you can see the whole bow from the stern. Our advice? Pick a slack tide, ideally on a neap, and you’ll have a much more relaxed rummage around. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the chill of history, the thrill of discovery, and aren't afraid of a bit of a current.