ELFI
Protected Area
Noses Point
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - ELFI offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
The Elfi is a moody dive, a testament to wartime history lying at 25m. She was a steamship torpedoed by a German U-boat in 1918, and you feel that weight when you descend onto her 70-meter length. We’ve found her relatively intact, with the bow and stern sections still distinct, though time and the North Sea have done their work. You'll likely see decent numbers of wrasse and pollock schooling around the structure, and if you bring a torch, the darker recesses often shelter squat lobsters and the occasional conger eel. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the atmosphere of a cold water wreck.
Typical ELFI Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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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Sunderland Scuba Centre
The Diving Centre Ltd
Aquanorth
Scuba-Life
Aqua Purists
Newcastle University Sub Aqua Society
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