HAVSO - Northumberland & Northeast

The HAVSO wreck, off the Northumberland coast, sits in just 2m of water. It’s a shallow dive, obviously, making it accessible for newer divers or those looking for an easy second dip. What you get here are the remains of a steamship, built in 1930 and sunk in ‘37. Despite its age and the shallowness, the wreck still holds form, with plates and ribs giving structure for a host of local crabs and small fish. We’ve seen blennies peering out from crevices, and sometimes a curious shore crab scuttling across the metalwork. It’s a good spot for a relaxed exploration, not a deep penetration, but a chance to get up close with a bit of maritime history in calm conditions.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.253593, -4.632810
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
2m

Marine Protected Area: Beddmanarch-Cymyran

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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