ORION - Northumberland & Northeast

Diving the Orion feels like stepping back into maritime history, though the wreck itself is well-integrated with the seabed now. This steamship, sunk way back in 1850, offers a proper historical dive rather than a grand structure. What you'll find are scattered sections of hull and superstructure, all well-colonised by local marine life. Think crabs scuttling over rusted plates and the occasional inquisitive wrasse peeking from crevices. It's a dive for those who appreciate the subtle beauty of an aged wreck and the life it now supports, especially during periods of good visibility when the historical details come into sharper focus.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.840897, -5.121124
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: Morroch Bay

Nearby Dive Sites in Northumberland & Northeast

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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