Wreck of Sheffield

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 Sheffield 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 Wreck of Sheffield isn't your average British wreck, especially for those who fancy a bit of history with their dive. We often find ourselves heading here when the North Sea decides to play nice, and the visibility stretches to a decent 5-8 metres – anything less and you'll be feeling your way around. This isn't a deep dive, making it accessible for most, but the often-murky conditions and potential for current mean it’s best for those with a few cold-water wreck dives under their belt. Dropping down, the Sheffield reveals herself as more of a scattered debris field than a pristine hull, but that's part of her charm. She was a fishing trawler, sunk during WWII after hitting a mine, and the wreckage tells that story. You'll navigate through twisted metal plates, sections of her superstructure, and the occasional glimpse of machinery. It’s the kind of dive where you really need to take your time, peering into every nook and cranny. We’ve spotted some impressively large edible crabs hunkering down in the gloom, their eyes glowing in torchlight, alongside plenty of wrasse darting between the rusty frames. The way the light filters down, or often doesn't, really gives the site a unique, atmospheric feel. It’s a proper expedition, not just a casual swim-through.