Slieve Bloom
Protected Area
Holyhead Mountain
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - Slieve Bloom offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
The Slieve Bloom, a steamship that went down after a collision in 1918, sits upright in 52 metres of water off the Northumberland coast. It’s a serious dive, definitely one for experienced technical divers comfortable with depths and potentially limited visibility. The wreck is surprisingly intact, considering its age, and you can still make out the general cargo holds and the outline of her superstructure. We often spot conger eels tucked into the darker recesses, and crabs clamber over the plating. While it’s not a vibrant reef, the sheer scale and history of the Slieve Bloom make for a compelling exploration.
Typical Slieve Bloom 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 52m 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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