As mentioned at the start of the tour, this hold is largely flattened, but it is also the one that contained most of the diverse general cargo. With such a selection of trinkets to be found, this must be one of the most rummaged holds on any wreck, but divers still occasionally find something new. Over the years, the Somali has been worked for salvage a number of times, each time breaking the wreck up further. It was only a few years ago that I first dived the Somali. Though it is still a magnificent wreck, I just wish I could have dived it earlier.
Slack water is two hours after high tide and two hours after low tide at Seahouses.
From the south, follow the A1M and A1 north, then take the B1340 to Seahouses. From the north turn off the A1 on the B1342 to Bamburgh and continue along the coast to Seahouses. Once in Seahouses, just follow your nose to the harbour. Sovereign Diving operates two hardboats skippered by Ian and Andrew Douglas. At Seahouses, boats can be launched on the beach within the harbour, but not from the main slip.