TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART)
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New Ferry
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.
The Tacoma City’s southern part sits upright, quite spread across the seabed at a shallow 13 metres. She was a big steamship, and even after being torpedoed in 1941, her sheer size means there’s still plenty of structure to explore. We’ve found her often populated by shoals of coalfish darting through the broken plating, and the boilers make a good spot to look for conger eels tucked away. While the visibility can be a bit of a lottery in the Northeast, on a calm day, this part of the Tacoma City makes for an accessible wreck dive, especially for those newer to wreck penetration.
Typical TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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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