RISSA - Northumberland & Northeast

Diving the *Rissa* in the Northeast always feels like a proper peek into history, even if the visibility can be a bit… British. This steamship went down in 1913, and at 15 metres, she's a comfortable depth for a decent bottom time. We often find her boilers and parts of the engine room still quite defined, creating plenty of nooks. Look closely and you’ll spot resident lobsters tucked into crevices, nudibranchs on the plating, and small schooling fish darting through the fractured deck. It's a solid wreck dive, best suited for those who appreciate the atmospheric side of UK diving.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.386032, -2.999067
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
15m

Marine Protected Area: New Ferry

Nearby Dive Sites in Northumberland & Northeast

Nearest Dive Centres to RISSA

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