PATRIA
Protected Area
Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - PATRIA offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
The Patria, a steamship sunk in 1917, rests upright in 36 metres of water, offering a good dive for those keen on wreck exploration off the Scottish East Coast. Her structure is largely intact, with parts of the bow and stern still well-defined. We’ve found her single boiler and compound expansion engine quite recognisable, often draped in dead man's fingers. Visibility can be variable, as is typical for the North Sea, but on a good day, you can explore the deck structure, now home to inquisitive cod and plenty of wrasse darting between the plates. It’s a dive best suited for experienced wreck divers comfortable with deeper conditions and cooler temperatures.
Typical PATRIA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (36m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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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