SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Noses Point
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY) offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
The Sunniva wreck lies at a consistent 41 metres, a substantial steamship torpedoed back in 1918. We've found her to be a proper deep dive, best suited for experienced cold-water wreck enthusiasts who are comfortable with the depths and typical Scottish conditions. What you'll find down there is a fair bit of structure; the ship's bones are still largely intact, offering swim-throughs into cargo holds that are now home to inquisitive cod and hefty conger eels. Visibility can vary, as it often does in these waters, but on a good day, the scale of her 81-metre length is impressive, and you can spend a solid chunk of bottom time exploring her decks and machinery, which are slowly becoming covered in anemones.
Typical SUNNIVA (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 41m 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 SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY)
Dive shops near SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY)
Sunderland Scuba Centre
The Diving Centre Ltd
Aquanorth
Scuba-Life
Aqua Purists
Northumbria Scuba Divers
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