Also known as: Acclivity
The Acclivity was a small but purposeful motor tanker, designed specifically for vegetable oil and wine cargoes, that met her end in the unglamorous fashion common to many working vessels — a fouled propeller, a failed tow, and a winter sea that would not forgive. Loaded with linseed oil, she limped south of the Farne Islands in January 1952 before the North Sea claimed her. Storms have since rolled her from her original upright position onto her port side, burying half the hull in sediment, but what remains visible is a riot of colour. At 29 metres she sits right at the recreational depth limit, offering a satisfying wreck dive without demanding decompression stops. Her compact 39-metre length means a single circuit is entirely achievable, and the various holes and openings invite closer inspection. Not the biggest or most famous wreck off Northumberland, but one that consistently delivers a good dive.
Propeller struck something off Craster, causing engine shutdown. Taken in tow but approximately 10 miles south of the Farne Islands the weather worsened and water ingress through damaged propeller glands became unmanageable. Sank while under tow.
MV Acclivity is a tanker wreck located off Northumberland, United Kingdom at a depth of 30 metres. The vessel was lost due to foundering in 1952. The wreck is diveable.
MV Acclivity lies at 25 to 30 metres depth, Approximately 10 miles south of Farne Islands, off Northumberland coast.
MV Acclivity foundered on 20 January 1952, off Northumberland, United Kingdom.
Diving the MV Acclivity is rated intermediate and is suitable for divers with an Advanced Open Water certification or equivalent. Recommended: Advanced Open Water.
The best months to dive MV Acclivity are May, June, July, August, September. Water temperature ranges from 6°C in winter to 15°C in summer.
MV Acclivity is accessed by boat from Seahouses, Northumberland, United Kingdom.
| Month | Temp | Visibility | Access | Marine life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.0°C | 4.0m | poor | Minimal — winter conditions |
| Feb | 6.0°C | 4.0m | poor | Minimal — winter conditions |
| Mar | 6.5°C | 5.0m | poor | Minimal — winter conditions |
| Apr | 7.5°C | 6.0m | marginal | Moderate — season starting |
| May | 9.0°C | 8.0m | good | Good — wrasse, pollock, grey seals, anemones |
| Jun | 11.0°C | 10.0m | good | Good — wrasse, pollock, grey seals, anemones, puffins above |
| Jul | 13.0°C | 13.0m | good | Peak — grey seals, large shoals, nudibranchs, seabirds |
| Aug | 15.0°C | 15.0m | good | Peak — grey seals, large shoals, nudibranchs, seabirds |
| Sep | 14.0°C | 12.0m | good | Good — grey seals, wrasse, pollock |
| Oct | 11.0°C | 7.0m | marginal | Moderate — season closing |
| Nov | 8.5°C | 5.0m | poor | Minimal — winter conditions |
| Dec | 7.0°C | 4.0m | poor | Minimal — winter conditions |
2 evidence records from 2 sources.
Depth ~29m. Formerly upright, now rolled onto port side. Colourful wreck.
Motor tanker 389 tons. Propeller struck object off Craster. Sank under tow 20 January 1952.
Approximately 10 miles south of Farne Islands, off Northumberland coast