Wreck of Leon Jeannine

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 Leon Jeannine 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 *Leon Jeannine* is one of those wrecks that really rewards a bit of effort. It’s sitting upright on a sandy seabed, and while the superstructure is largely gone, the hold is still very much intact, creating some great swim-throughs. We love dropping down into the protected space of the hold, surrounded by schools of cod and pollock, sometimes even a big ling lurking in the shadows. Look closely, and you’ll spot those vibrant jewel anemones clinging to every surface, flashing their oranges and purples in your torch beam. Visibility here can be a bit of a gamble, but on a good day, it’s remarkably atmospheric, the light filtering down through the green North Sea water onto the steel skeleton. We’d suggest timing your dive for slack water; the currents can pick up, making it a less enjoyable experience as you try to explore the deeper sections. This isn't a wreck for absolute beginners, but if you’re comfortable with a bit of depth and keen for some proper wreck penetration without anything too tight, the *Leon Jeannine* offers a genuinely engaging dive. It’s got a real sense of history to it, a proper steel beast slowly succumbing to the sea.