Wreck of Stewart

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 Stewart 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

Diving the Wreck of Stewart is a proper North Sea experience. We’re talking about a site that feels genuinely historic, not just another pile of metal. You drop down onto a scattered remains that speaks volumes about its demise, and we particularly love picking out the recognisable bits: the stern section, some machinery, a few ribs of the hull. It’s been down a long time, so the structure is well-colonised by local life. Think squat lobsters tucked into every crevice, hefty cod peering out from shadowy corners, and plenty of anemones swaying on the exposed steelwork. Visibility here is typically North Sea – sometimes it's twenty meters and glorious, other times it's a moody ten. Dive it on a slack tide, ideally just after neaps, and you’ll have the best chance to really take your time and explore without battling a current. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the rugged beauty of UK wreck diving, not for someone chasing colourful reef fish. Bring a good torch; there are plenty of nooks to poke around in.