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.
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
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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Aquanorth
The Diving Centre Ltd
Sunderland Scuba Centre
Northumbria Scuba Divers
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