Wreck of Viken

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 Viken 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 Viken, just off St Mary’s Island, is one of our absolute favourite Northumberland wreck dives, especially for those looking to explore a proper piece of maritime history. She’s a Swedish cargo steamer, sunk in 1915, and while you won't find pristine coral, the wreck itself is fantastically intact in places, sitting on a sandy seabed. We love dropping down and seeing her stern rising up from the gloom, often draped in thick kelp. Inside, you can really get a sense of her working life. The boilers are huge, a truly impressive sight, and there are still plenty of structural elements to navigate through; we often spot conger eels poking their heads out from behind twisted metal beams. Visibility can be a bit variable, but on a good day, with a bit of sunlight filtering down, the sight of thousands of small fish schooling around the ribs of the ship is just fantastic. It's a dive that rewards careful exploration and a keen eye for detail, rather than just drifting by. Our top tip: dive it on a slack tide, you'll have so much more time to poke around.