Wreck of Sam Slick - Northumberland & Northeast

The Sam Slick is one of those wrecks that just keeps giving, especially if you’re into poking around history. This isn't some scattered debris field; it’s a proper, upright wooden schooner, and you can absolutely feel the age of it as you fin along her length. We love how much of the structure is still intact, giving you a real sense of its original form, the deck planks, the ribs, even the bowsprit, all still there, just softened by the years and the sea. You'll spend most of your dive circling her, ducking into the cargo hold if conditions allow, which is always our favourite part. It’s dark in there, properly atmospheric, and you often find conger eels coiled up, watching you with those beady eyes. On the exterior, the timbers are thick with plumose anemones, their white tentacles swaying like miniature feather dusters in the gentle current, and the hull is home to a surprising number of wrasse and lobsters. It's an ideal dive for anyone who appreciates a bit of history beneath the waves and enjoys a wreck with personality, rather than just a steel hulk. Go on a calm day; the visibility really makes a difference here.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

54.695957, -4.364214

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Isle of Whithorn Bay