ARGO - Northumberland & Northeast

The Argo offers a solid wreck dive off the Northumberland coast. This steamship, sunk in 1905, sits upright in about 12 meters of water. We often find the visibility here can be a bit hit or miss, typical for the North Sea, but when it’s good, the wreck reveals its structure nicely. You can trace the outline of her 57-meter hull, and the single boiler is quite prominent. It’s a site that's been well-colonised by local marine life; we regularly see crabs tucked into crevices and small schools of fish hovering over the deck plates. A good spot for divers looking for a straightforward wreck dive without extreme depth or current.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.101826, -4.546177
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
12m

Marine Protected Area: Langness

Nearby Dive Sites in Northumberland & Northeast

Nearest Dive Centres to ARGO

Marine Life in Northumberland & Northeast

Home to 132 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 11 sharks & rays, 10 other, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical diving depths at the ARGO dive sites around Cocos Island?
The provided data for the ARGO dive site, located in Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, indicates a depth of 12 meters. However, the data does not contain information regarding ARGO dive sites specifically around Cocos Island.
What kind of marine life and underwater sights can divers expect to see when diving from the ARGO at Cocos Island?
The ARGO is described as a steam ship vessel, sunk in 1905, making it a wreck dive. The data context for this site in Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom does not specify any marine life encounters. Furthermore, information regarding diving from the ARGO at Cocos Island is not available in the provided data.
How challenging are the dives from the ARGO liveaboard at Cocos Island, and is it suitable for beginner divers?
The ARGO dive site in Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom is classified as having an intermediate difficulty. Given this rating, it may not be suitable for absolute beginner divers. The provided data does not include information about an ARGO liveaboard or diving at Cocos Island.
What is considered the best time of year to dive from the ARGO at Cocos Island for optimal conditions and marine encounters?
The provided data for the ARGO wreck in Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom does not specify the best time of year for diving or information regarding optimal conditions and marine encounters. Additionally, there is no information available concerning diving from the ARGO at Cocos Island. For general guidance on dive seasons, please visit When to Dive.
What scuba diving certifications are required or highly recommended for diving with the ARGO at Cocos Island?
The data context for the ARGO dive site in Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom does not specify any required or highly recommended scuba diving certifications. Information regarding diving with the ARGO at Cocos Island is not provided. Divers should always ensure they have appropriate training for intermediate wreck dives.
What are the typical current conditions and visibility like at the ARGO's dive sites around Cocos Island?
The provided data for the ARGO wreck in Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom does not include details on typical current conditions or visibility. Furthermore, the data does not contain any information about ARGO's dive sites specifically around Cocos Island.