SEA KITTEN
Protected Area
South Walney and Piel Channel Flats
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - SEA KITTEN offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
The Sea Kitten is a small yacht, gone down off the Northumberland coast in 1972. It’s not a huge wreck by any stretch, more like a small, broken-up structure on the seabed, but that’s part of its charm. You’ll find its remains scattered at around 18 metres, providing plenty of nooks and crannies for local marine life. Expect to spot plenty of wrasse darting between the metal plates, and sometimes a curious conger eel peering out from under a bigger section. It's a great spot for an easy second dive or for newer wreck divers looking to get a feel for things without strong currents or massive depths.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Blackpool Area Diving Centre
MAD Dive School Ltd
Capernwray Diving Centre
Fins Scuba
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