48m
    Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom
    Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice

    SIOUX

    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 - SIOUX offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.

    Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas · 112+ species recorded
    CharacterWreck dive · max 48m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    The Sioux, a fishing vessel that went down in '94, sits upright on the seabed at 48 metres. She’s not a huge wreck, just over ten metres long, but she’s intact and makes for a really engaging dive. We’ve found her often covered in hydroids and anemones, with plenty of crabs tucked into any crevice you can peer into. It's a deep dive, so it suits those comfortable with depth and perhaps looking for something a bit more intimate than the larger, broken-up trawlers sometimes found in these waters. Good buoyancy is key to really appreciate her lines.

    Typical SIOUX Dive Profile

    15m30m45mSafety Stop0m48m max~15 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Maximum depth 48m 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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