Wreck of Sharrona

Protected Area

Borgue Coast

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 Sharrona 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 Sharrona is pure grit and history, sitting upright and surprisingly intact on the seabed. We love how the stern section still holds its shape, making it easy to imagine her on the surface. Descending through the North Sea’s often green embrace, you’ll start to pick out the mast structure, now home to a flurry of small fish – wrasse, blennies, and sometimes a curious pollock. Our favourite part has to be the cargo holds; they’re open and relatively free of entanglement, allowing for some easy penetration if you’re comfortable with overhead environments and have the right training. Look for the resident conger eels tucked into the darker corners, their heads poking out from the rusted metal. This site is a proper UK wreck dive, one for those who appreciate the chill of colder water and the stories that these old ships tell. It’s not about flashy colours, but about the atmosphere and the surprising amount of life that now thrives on this steel carcass.