ROSA
Protected Area
Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - ROSA offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
The *Rosa* is a deeper wreck dive off the Scottish East Coast, sitting at 53 metres. This steamship met its end in December 1939, a casualty of a mine, making it a tangible piece of early World War II history beneath the waves. The visibility here can be challenging, as you’d expect for the North Sea, but when it clears, the wreck itself is quite impressive. Expect to see the typical North Sea residents – inquisitive wrasse, conger eels tucked into crevices, and plenty of anenomes and hydroids coating the metalwork. It’s a site for experienced cold water wreck divers, comfortable with decompression procedures and the deeper technical end of the sport.
Typical ROSA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 53m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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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Aquanorth
The Diving Centre Ltd
Sunderland Scuba Centre
Northumbria Scuba Divers
Scuba-Life
Aqua Purists
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