Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101654 - Northumberland & Northeast

The Unnamed Shipwreck, Canmore 101654, off the Northumberland coast, is one of those dives that feels like proper exploration. You’re not just looking at a wreck; you’re piecing together a story. We love that sense of mystery, trying to imagine what happened, seeing the ghost of a ship emerge from the green. Our pick for this site? Focus on the details. The plates and beams are pretty broken up, but that’s where the action is. Look for the glint of a scorpionfish tucked into a crevice, or a squat lobster clinging to an old rivet. The local wrasse population here is particularly bold, darting between the rusty fragments. Visibility can swing dramatically, so aim for a calm day after a few days of settled weather. Slack water is crucial; otherwise, you’ll be fighting a decent push. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the slow colonisation of steel by the sea, not necessarily for pristine, intact ship structures.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.792362, -4.091959
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Shoulder o' Craig

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Marine Life in Northumberland & Northeast

Home to 132 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 11 sharks & rays, 10 other, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species