Wreck of Nancy And Jenny

Protected Area

Torrs to Mason's Walk

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 Nancy And Jenny 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 Nancy And Jenny is one of our favourites up north, a proper piece of history resting off the Northumberland coast. We’re talking a steam trawler, sunk back in 1914, so it’s been down there a while and the sea has really started to reclaim it. When you drop down, you’ll find the wreck largely intact, lying on its side. It’s not just a pile of metal; you can still make out the superstructure, the boiler, even bits of the engine. Our pick for exploration is definitely the stern, where you often find conger eels tucked into the dark spaces. The wreck itself is covered in dead man’s fingers and plumose anemones, creating these bright white and orange patches against the rust, even on a gloomy day. Visibility here can be a bit variable, but when it’s good, the light catching those anemones is a sight. It’s a dive that suits those with a bit of wreck experience, as currents can pick up, but it’s well worth the effort for a glimpse into the past and some surprisingly vibrant reef life.