ZAFIRIS - Northumberland & Northeast

The Zafiris, she’s a proper coastal wreck, and we love her for that. Sat upright in just 8 metres of water, this carrier vessel ran aground in the fog back in ’65 and has been slowly deconstructing ever since. What you find now is a fantastic scatter of ribs and plating, all within easy reach. It’s not about penetration here, it’s about observing how the sea takes back a ship. For us, the Zafiris is at her best on a sunny day with minimal chop. We’ve had dives where the sunlight filters through the kelp, illuminating schools of saithe weaving in and out of the rusted metal. You’ll find plenty of inquisitive wrasse, and we often spot butterfish tucked into the nooks and crannies. Look closely at the hull sections, as they’re often plastered with plumose anemones, their white tentacles swaying with the gentle surge. It’s an ideal site for newer wreck divers or photographers wanting to play with ambient light. Just be mindful of that current on an incoming tide; it can pick up surprisingly quickly.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

54.638416, -4.902800

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

8m

Marine Protected Area: Mull of Galloway