Wreck of Littlejohn

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 Littlejohn 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 Wreck of Littlejohn, just off the Northumberland coast, is one of those sites we always recommend for divers looking for something a bit different. It’s not a huge wreck, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in character and the sheer amount of life that calls it home. We’ve always found this site best on a neap tide with a bit of sunshine, which really brings out the greens and browns of the kelp and the vibrant reds of the plumose anemones clinging to the metalwork. Swimming through the broken sections, you’ll often spook a dozen crabs scuttling for cover, and we’ve had some fantastic encounters here with curious grey seals – they’re much less shy than you’d think. The wreck’s structure creates fantastic little hideaways, perfect for spotting blennies peeking out from cracks or even a conger eel coiled up in a dark corner if you know where to look. It’s an accessible wreck for most experienced divers, and a real chance to connect with a piece of maritime history, made even more special by the cold water marine life that has utterly taken over.