Sarpfos
Protected Area
Irish Sea Front
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - Sarpfos offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
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.
Typical Sarpfos 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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