SNOWFLAKE
Protected Area
Morecambe Bay
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - SNOWFLAKE offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
The Snowflake, an 11-meter fishing vessel, rests upright in Lune Deep at 35 meters. She went down in 1995 while under tow, so she's relatively intact and makes for a good poke-around. We've found her deckhouse still pretty well defined, and the wheelhouse has seen better days but is still recognisable. Expect to spot some lobsters tucked into the nooks and crannies, and plenty of those grumpy-looking anglerfish often hang out here. It’s a solid dive for those comfortable with deeper UK wreck diving, offering a decent look at a working boat now repurposed as a habitat.
Typical SNOWFLAKE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (35m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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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Dive shops near SNOWFLAKE
Blackpool Area Diving Centre
MAD Dive School Ltd
Fins Scuba
Capernwray Diving Centre
Delph Watersports Centre
Wrecks2Reefs
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