SANTIAGO - Northumberland & Northeast

The Santiago, built in 1888, lies scattered in only 1m of water, making it a surprisingly accessible shore dive. We usually start our surface swim from the beach, finning over to the exposed boiler. You'll find two large boilers and a triple-expansion engine still visible, a fantastic skeletal structure for sea anemones and small blennies. It's a shallow dive, so we often spend a good amount of time exploring the scattered plates and ribs, looking for crabs tucked into the nooks. Ideal for snorkelers or new divers wanting their first taste of a wreck, it offers a glimpse into maritime history without the depth.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.624170, -1.086636
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
1m

Marine Protected Area: Teesmouth & Cleveland Coast

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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