AFTON
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Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - AFTON offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
The Afton, a steamship built of iron in 1877, went down in 1896. Today, she rests in 22 metres, broken but still substantial. You’ll find her boiler standing proud amidst scattered plates, a proper playground for crabs and various nudibranchs that graze the encrusting corals. The bow is often the most intact section, offering some penetration for experienced wreckies, while schools of cod and pollock weave through the midships. It’s a proper British wreck dive, best suited for those comfortable with deeper conditions and keen to explore a piece of history claimed by the North Sea.
Typical AFTON Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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