RIVERDANCE - Northumberland & Northeast

Diving the Riverdance is a fascinating peek into a recent maritime drama. This roll-on/roll-off ferry, grounded in 2008, lies completely exposed at low tide, then fully submerged as the water comes in. We’ve found it’s best explored when the visibility is decent, usually on a neap tide, allowing you to trace the collapsed superstructure. Keep an eye out for the resident crabs and lobsters that have claimed the mangled metal as their own; they’re often tucked into surprisingly large crevices. It’s a site that tells a story, perfect for divers who appreciate wrecks with a bit of history you can still almost touch.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.868332, -3.060833
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: Wyre Estuary

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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