SLIPSTREAM
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 - SLIPSTREAM offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
The Slipstream, a former cabin cruiser, rests upright in a sheltered cove, making it a comfortable introduction to wreck diving for those newer to the game. She’s not massive, but her intact hull and superstructure offer plenty of nooks to poke around. We've seen shore crabs scuttling across the deck and small pollack darting through what used to be her cabin. It’s a nice option for a relaxed dive, especially when the weather is less than perfect elsewhere, and it’s always interesting to see how nature reclaims something man-made.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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