SKERRIES - Northumberland & Northeast

The Skerries wreck, a steamship that went down in 1916, sits at a substantial 53 metres, making it a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts. This 112-metre vessel offers a big canvas for exploration. We’ve found the stern section particularly intact, with much of the deck machinery still recognisable, encrusted now by anemones and dead man's fingers. Large cod and pollock often patrol the deeper sections, and you’ll want to keep an eye out for curious wolf fish tucked into crevices. It's a proper deep wreck, and we’d suggest good low-light skills are a must, along with solid bottom time planning.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.853085, -4.362100
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
53m

Marine Protected Area: Langness

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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