Wreck of Skeldon

Protected Area

Shoulder o' Craig

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 Skeldon 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 Skeldon might be one of our favourite North East wrecks, and that's saying something for an area packed with them. Plunging into the chill green water, you’ll start to see her emerge from the gloom, a proper old girl, broken but still impressive. We love tracing the distinct lines of her hull and superstructure, imagining her final moments during that winter storm back in 1928. It’s the sheer scale of the ship that really gets us; you can spend an entire dive just exploring a section, poking into shadowy holds now home to wolfish and the occasional ling. Visibility here can be tricky, but when it's good, say 10 metres, the light filters down in an almost ethereal way, highlighting the rust-coloured plates and the anemone-covered sections. This isn't a deep dive, making it accessible for most experienced recreational divers comfortable with UK conditions. Look out for the nudibranchs dotting the metalwork; they're often overlooked but add a surprising splash of colour against the muted backdrop. It's a proper British wreck dive, rugged and full of character.