ROWAN
Protected Area
Corsewall Point to Milleur Point
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - ROWAN offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
The Rowan is a big old steamship, sunk in 1921, lying deep at 51 metres. She's a good one for technical divers looking for a substantial wreck in the North Sea. We've found the triple expansion engine and four boilers are still very much in place, which makes for some great exploration. The low visibility here means carrying a good torch is essential, and you'll often see conger eels poking their heads out from inside the darker sections of the wreck, along with plenty of resident wrasse darting around the superstructure. It's a proper wreck dive, dark and moody, best tackled on a calm day.
Typical ROWAN Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 51m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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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