ARGO
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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 - ARGO offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
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.
Typical ARGO Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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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