SEAHOW
Protected Area
Puffin Island - Ynys Seiriol
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - SEAHOW offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
The Seahow, a barge that met its end in 1969, now rests at 27 metres off the Northumberland coast. It’s a good example of how quickly the sea reclaims things. What was once industrial now provides a home for wrasse, blennies, and the occasional curious seal zipping past. The wreck itself is broken up, but you can still pick out the general shape of the vessel, with plenty of nooks for conger eels to hide in. We find this site a solid choice for divers comfortable with UK conditions looking for a genuine wreck dive without extreme depths. Expect typical North Sea visibility, which means sometimes it's grand, sometimes you're really earning that beer afterwards.
Typical SEAHOW Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 27m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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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