Wreck of Salus - Northumberland & Northeast

Northumberland’s wrecks often feel like forgotten ghosts, and the Salus is one of our favourites. She’s a trawler, sank back in 1938, and though she’s broken up now, the site still offers plenty to explore. We find her at around 20 metres, perfect for an advanced open water dive, often with a slight current that keeps things interesting but rarely challenging. The real draw here isn’t her intact structure, but how the sea has reclaimed her. Her hull plates are scattered, creating nooks and crannies where we regularly spot inquisitive conger eels peeking out. Ling often lie camouflaged amongst the rust, and the swim-throughs, where the deck has collapsed, are now home to schools of coalfish that dart through the gloom. It’s a proper north-sea wreck dive, murky at times, silty if you’re not careful, but always rewarding for those who appreciate the history and the rugged beauty of a truly natural reef. She's a fantastic spot for photographers who love close-up work with the critters.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.742980, -4.254943
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Borgue Coast

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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