LAURA
Protected Area
New Ferry
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - LAURA offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
The Laura, a wooden sailing vessel that went down after a collision in 1874, now sits in 15 meters of water off Northumberland. What remains isn't a grand, intact wreck, but rather a dispersed field of timbers. We’ve found her to be a great spot for those who enjoy poking around debris, with lobsters tucked into every crevice and plenty of crabs scuttling over the old wood. Visibility can be a bit variable here, as is typical for the region, but when it’s good, the site offers a quiet dive with a palpable sense of history.
Typical LAURA 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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