Wreck of Velleda

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 Velleda 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 Velleda is one of those wrecks that just sinks its teeth into you. We love a good British wreck, and this one, off the Northumberland coast, delivers a proper punch. Dropping onto her, you’re met with a surprisingly intact hull, often standing proud enough to offer genuine swim-throughs, not just gaps in twisted metal. The bow section is our favourite part, feeling distinctly ship-like even after decades on the seabed. Vis here can be a bit of a lottery – sometimes it’s 10 metres of green goodness, other times you’re working with 3. But even on murkier days, the Velleda has a way of revealing herself slowly, her structure emerging from the gloom, teeming with life. Lobsters poke antennae from every crevice, conger eels coil in the deeper shadows, and schools of pollock flit around the superstructure. It’s a proper expedition for divers who appreciate the history and marine life that only a wreck can offer, rather than just pretty coral. Expect a solid dive, often with a bit of current to keep you honest.