Sarpfos - Northumberland & Northeast

The Sarpfos, a steamship that went down in 1918, lies deep at 51 metres off the Northumberland coast. This isn't a dive for the inexperienced, but for technical divers comfortable with depth and colder UK waters, it offers a substantial exploration. Her 77-metre length means there's plenty of structure to investigate, draped in the usual anemones and dead man's fingers we’ve come to expect here. We often find resident ling and conger eels tucked into the deeper recesses, making for some interesting encounters on what is a genuinely historic wreck. Visibility can vary, so picking your day is key for getting the most out out of this one.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.706036, -4.949449
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
51m

Marine Protected Area: Irish Sea Front

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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