HMS WESTPHALIA (POSSIBLY) - Northumberland & Northeast

The HMS Westphalia, or what we strongly suspect is her, is a proper technical dive, sitting deep at 52 metres. Dropping down, the visibility in the Northeast can be hit or miss, but on a good day, the silhouette of this 70-meter military vessel emerges from the gloom, a real thrill. We love exploring the bow, where the damage from the U-97 torpedo is still evident, a stark reminder of that February day in 1918. You’ll find plenty of resident cod sheltering amongst the twisted metal, and the occasional ling peeking out from darker recesses. Our favourite is the stern, often less disturbed, where the rudder and propeller shaft lie. It’s a dive for those with solid trimix skills, a taste for history, and a willingness to embrace the cold, dark waters of the North Sea for a truly special wreck. Go on a slack tide, the currents out here can be fierce.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.505383, -4.577917
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
52m

Marine Protected Area: The Skerries

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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.

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