ST IBAR
Protected Area
Croker Carbonate Slabs
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - ST IBAR offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
The ST IBAR is a quiet one, a trawler sitting upright at 58m, not too far from the Skerries. She went down quickly in heavy weather back in '73, taking five men with her, a stark reminder of the sea's power. Down there, you'll find her largely intact, an 18-metre vessel with her bow pointing northeast, a somber but fascinating dive. We’ve seen conger eels make homes in her darker recesses, and the odd wolf fish lurking amongst the plates. This is a dive for experienced technical divers, those comfortable with deeper decompression obligations and the North Sea's often brisk conditions, offering a profound glimpse into maritime history.
Typical ST IBAR 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 58m 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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Irish Scuba Academy
Emerald Diving Ireland Limited
Oceandivers Training Ltd
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