SOCRATES
Protected Area
Port Logan
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - SOCRATES offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
The *Socrates* is a sturdy trawler, sitting upright on the seabed off the Northumberland coast. We often find the visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, but when it’s good, the wreck reveals plenty to explore. Her hull is still largely intact, and you can swim through various sections, getting a real sense of her working past. Expect to spot plenty of crabs tucked into crevices and various colourful anemones clinging to the steel. It’s a great dive for anyone looking to spend some time on a solid, explorable wreck without deep penetration, and a rewarding one for macro enthusiasts too.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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