STANGATE
Protected Area
Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - STANGATE offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
The Stangate, a 73-meter steamship, lies broken but substantial at 45 meters off the Scottish East Coast. She went down in 1942, and while time and salvage have taken their toll, her two large boilers and triple-expansion engine still make for a dramatic dive. You can often fin through parts of the cargo holds, where shoals of coalfish dart through the gloom. Look closely at the steelwork, as it’s thick with dead man's fingers and anemones, providing shelter for crab and lobster. It’s a dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks and keen to explore a piece of wartime history in a colder environment.
Typical STANGATE 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 45m 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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Sunderland Scuba Centre
The Diving Centre Ltd
Aquanorth
Scuba-Life
Aqua Purists
Newcastle University Sub Aqua Society
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