ROSA (POSSIBLY)
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 (POSSIBLY) offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
The *Rosa* sits deep, a 70-meter steamship sunk by a mine in 1939. This isn't a site for the casual diver; dropping to 52 meters, it demands experience and careful planning. What you find is a proper wreck, still holding its form, with plating and structure for probing eyes. We’ve found cod and conger eels making homes in the deeper recesses, with the odd squat lobster clinging to the superstructure. It's a deep, dark dive, but a rewarding one for those who appreciate a wreck with a story and the marine life that now claims it.
Typical ROSA (POSSIBLY) 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 52m 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to ROSA (POSSIBLY)
Dive shops near ROSA (POSSIBLY)
Aquanorth
The Diving Centre Ltd
Sunderland Scuba Centre
Northumbria Scuba Divers
Scuba-Life
Aqua Purists
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