SHANNON - Northumberland & Northeast

The Shannon, an iron-built steamship from 1846, sits in a shallow 12 metres off the Northumberland coast. It’s a site we always enjoy, especially for newer wreck divers. While marked as dangerous, its compact size, 26.9m by 4.7m, means it’s not particularly penetrable, but there's plenty to explore externally. You’ll see the single boiler and parts of the engine standing proud, colonised by plumose anemones and dead man’s fingers. Look closely in the nooks and crannies for blennies and small crabs, often tucked into the remains of the hull plating. It’s a great dive for a second tank, a nice easy potter.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.524690, -3.132448
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
12m

Marine Protected Area: Ravenmeols Hills

Nearby Dive Sites in Northumberland & Northeast

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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