Wreck of Nebraska

Protected Area

Mull of Galloway

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 Nebraska 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

There’s something about diving a wreck in the North Sea that just feels right, a proper adventure. The Wreck of the Nebraska, sitting off the Northumberland coast, is one of our favourites for that very reason. She was a steam trawler sunk by a mine in 1917, and time has turned her into a wonderful, if slightly broken, home for North Sea critters. What we love here is the sheer structure of it all. You can trace the hull plates, follow the line of the prop shaft, and imagine her working life before the war. Shoals of coalfish often swirl around the deeper sections, disappearing into the murk then reappearing, silver flashes in the green light. The lobster population here seems to have a real knack for finding the most sheltered nooks. Look closely in the more intact sections; we’ve spotted some impressively sized ling lurking in the shadows, their mottled skin almost invisible against the rusty metal. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration, peering into every shadowy corner. We’d suggest a good dive light to really pick out the details – the ambient light can be a bit shy down there. This is a dive for those who appreciate history and the slow reclamation of the sea, perfect for experienced wreck divers comfortable with colder water and modest visibility.