Wreck of Sharrona - Northumberland & Northeast

The Sharrona is pure grit and history, sitting upright and surprisingly intact on the seabed. We love how the stern section still holds its shape, making it easy to imagine her on the surface. Descending through the North Sea’s often green embrace, you’ll start to pick out the mast structure, now home to a flurry of small fish – wrasse, blennies, and sometimes a curious pollock. Our favourite part has to be the cargo holds; they’re open and relatively free of entanglement, allowing for some easy penetration if you’re comfortable with overhead environments and have the right training. Look for the resident conger eels tucked into the darker corners, their heads poking out from the rusted metal. This site is a proper UK wreck dive, one for those who appreciate the chill of colder water and the stories that these old ships tell. It’s not about flashy colours, but about the atmosphere and the surprising amount of life that now thrives on this steel carcass.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.775078, -4.140379
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