UPAS - Northumberland & Northeast

The UPAS wreck, sitting at 16 metres, is a solid dive for anyone exploring the Northumberland coast. This steamship went down in 1915, and time has definitely taken its toll, but there’s still plenty to poke around. You’ll find the boiler standing proud, usually a good spot for lobsters, and the remains of the engine section aft. We’ve seen conger eels tucked into the deeper recesses of the hull plating, and often schools of juvenile coalfish darting through the broken sections. It’s not a huge wreck, so it’s good for an hour’s rummage, offering a relaxed wreck dive without strong currents.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.480520, -5.416666
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
16m

Marine Protected Area: Outer Ards

Nearby Dive Sites in Northumberland & Northeast

Nearest Dive Centres to UPAS

Marine Life in Northumberland & Northeast

Home to 132 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 11 sharks & rays, 10 other, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species