SAINT OLAF - Northumberland & Northeast

There’s a quiet satisfaction in diving the *Saint Olaf*, a proper North Sea wreck that feels like a forgotten piece of history. We’ve visited a few times now, and each dive reveals a bit more of her secrets. Lying at 18 metres, she’s a sturdy steel steamship, well broken but still very much a wreck, not just a pile of plates. You can trace the lines of her hull, pick out the ribs, and even poke your head into some of the more open sections. What we really love about the *Saint Olaf* is the way the sea has reclaimed her. The metal is thick with plumose anemones, creating these white, feathery blankets that sway gently in the surge. Look closer, and you'll spot crabs scuttling amongst the debris, and we’ve often seen shoals of coalfish darting through the superstructure. It's a dive that rewards slow exploration, letting your eyes adjust to the gloom and pick out the details. For divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of chill, she's a fantastic site, especially on a calm day when the visibility extends to a respectable ten metres. Head out early to catch the best of the light.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.333332, -4.616667

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

18m

Marine Protected Area: Ynys Mon/Anglesey