Wreck of Lord Dalkeith - Northumberland & Northeast

There’s a real charm to diving a wreck in the chillier North Sea, and the Lord Dalkeith is one of our favourites up in Northumberland. She’s a trawler, sank back in the 1960s, and now sits upright on the seabed. You can often see her mast reaching up, a dark finger against the green light, if the visibility is playing ball. We love poking around the wheelhouse, which is still pretty intact, and the open holds are always worth a look, especially for the resident crabs and lobsters. It’s a proper expedition dive, often with a bit of current, so it suits those who don't mind a bit of a workout and appreciate the history of a well-preserved wreck. The cold water often brings surprising clarity, and seeing the schools of cod drift through the superstructure feels incredibly wild. Keep an eye out for dogfish too; they often hunker down in the debris.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.743320, -3.679573
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area

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Marine Life in Northumberland & Northeast

Home to 132 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 11 sharks & rays, 10 other, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species