Wreck of Rosamond

Protected Area

Torrs Warren - Luce Sands

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 Rosamond 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 Rosamond is pure North Sea grit, and we love it for that. She's a steam trawler, sunk in 1916 after hitting a mine, and now she sits upright on the seabed, usually around 28-30 metres, depending on the tide. It's not a dive for the faint of heart or the inexperienced; currents can really rip through here, and visibility, well, it's the North Sea – sometimes it's glorious green, other times you're diving by braille. Our favourite part has to be the stern, with the propeller still largely intact, often draped in dead man's fingers. We’ve spent many a dive finning along her deck, spotting wolfish tucked into crevices, their grumpy faces peering out, and conger eels coiled in the engine room. It’s a proper penetration dive if you’re qualified and careful, but there’s plenty to see just exploring the outside. Schools of pollack often swirl around the superstructure, shimmering in the often-dim light. It suits divers who appreciate history, a bit of a challenge, and the hardy marine life that thrives in these cooler waters. Don't expect tropical colours, but do expect character and a genuine sense of diving history.