Wreck of Molly

Protected Area

Scare Rocks

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 Molly 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 · max 10-30m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Molly is one of those wrecks that just grabs you, not for its size, but for its story and how it sits on the seabed. She’s a trawler, sank back in 1910 after a collision, and now she’s broken into three main sections. You’ll find the bow, midships, and stern spread out across a sandy patch, making for some fantastic navigation challenges – we love tracing the path between the pieces. Visibility here can be a bit of a mixed bag, as it often is in the North Sea, but when it’s good, the light plays beautifully through the remaining structure. The exposed metalwork is absolutely covered in dead man's fingers and anemones, and you’ll often find large schools of saithe darting through the broken sections. We’ve even spotted ling lurking in the more sheltered spots. It’s a great dive for those who enjoy exploring a scattered wreck, piecing together its history as you go. Dive it at slack water, of course, to avoid battling any significant currents.