Wreck of Wind Of Lorne

Protected Area

Grennan Bay

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 Wind Of Lorne 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 Wind Of Lorne sits in Northumberland, a solid UK wreck dive that always delivers a good time, especially when the conditions are playing ball. We love this site because it feels like a proper exploration, often with a bit of a current to keep you on your toes – definitely one for the experienced diver, not your first wreck. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the sheer scale of the ship. It’s well broken, but the bow and stern sections are distinct, and you can spend a fair bit of time poking around the engine room, which is often our favourite part. The wreck acts as a huge artificial reef, and the amount of life that calls it home is impressive. Big shoals of pollack often swirl around the superstructure, and if you take your time, you’ll spot resident lobsters tucked into every crevice, alongside colourful anemones clinging to the metalwork. Visibility can vary wildly, as with most UK diving, but on a good day, when the sun penetrates the green water, the wreck truly comes alive. We always suggest aiming for slack water, preferably on a neap tide, to really make the most of the exploration. It’s a rewarding dive that showcases the resilience of marine life and the enduring history beneath the waves.