Wreck of Mauritius

Protected Area

Salt Pans 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 Mauritius 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 Mauritius isn't just a dive, it's a cold-water history lesson, and honestly, we love it. Off the Northumberland coast, this isn't some tropical postcard wreck. It’s a proper British shipwreck, often dark and moody, but that's precisely its charm. Dropping onto the deck, you instantly feel the weight of its story. You’ll find the wreck well-colonised by life, with crabs scuttling from under plates of steel and anemones clinging to every surface. We’d suggest planning this one for a calm day with minimal swell, as the visibility can be fickle, though we’ve had some cracking days here where you can see the full bow looming out of the gloom. Exploring the holds, torches are essential, illuminating the shadowed corners where conger eels often lurk. It’s a dive that rewards patience and a keen eye, perfect for experienced divers who appreciate the ghostly beauty of a wreck reclaimed by the sea.