AEPOS - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The AEPOS, a steamship built back in 1873, sits upright at 60 meters. She went down on Christmas Day, 1920, and today she’s a proper deep dive, best suited for those comfortable with technical profiles. The wreck itself is largely intact, a testament to her sturdy Swedish build, with her single boiler and compound expansion engine still recognisable amid the gloom. Expect to find her hull encrusted with anemones, and we’ve often seen conger eels poking out from darker corners, along with the usual crabs and lobsters making themselves at home. It’s a dive that rewards careful planning and good buoyancy control.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.747770, -1.755367
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
60m

Marine Protected Area: Lindisfarne

Nearby Dive Sites in Scottish East Coast & Borders

Nearest Dive Centres to AEPOS

Marine Life in Scottish East Coast & Borders

Home to 126 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 12 whales & dolphins, 10 seagrass & algae, 10 sharks & rays, 9 crabs & lobsters, 8 other.

Notable Species

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical diving depths at Apo Reef/Island?
We do not have specific information regarding the typical diving depths at Apo Reef/Island in the provided data context. The available data describes the AEPOS wreck, located off the Scottish East Coast & Borders, which is found at a depth of 60m.
What kind of marine life and underwater features can divers expect to see at Apo Reef/Island?
Information about marine life and underwater features specific to Apo Reef/Island is not available in the provided data. The context describes the AEPOS wreck as a steam ship vessel, built in 1873 and sunk in 1920, measuring 51.9m x 8m, with one boiler and a compound expansion engine.
How difficult is diving at Apo Reef/Island, and are there sites suitable for beginners?
We do not have specific information regarding the diving difficulty at Apo Reef/Island or sites suitable for beginners in the provided data. The available data indicates that diving at the AEPOS wreck is classified as intermediate difficulty.
What is the best time of year to dive at Apo Reef/Island for optimal conditions and marine life sightings?
The provided data context does not contain information about the best time of year to dive at Apo Reef/Island for optimal conditions or marine life sightings. For general guidance on dive planning, you might explore our When to Dive resources.
What scuba diving certifications are recommended or required for diving at Apo Reef/Island?
Specific scuba diving certifications recommended or required for Apo Reef/Island are not detailed in the provided data. Divers planning to explore sites like the AEPOS wreck, which is at 60m depth and intermediate difficulty, would typically need advanced certifications.
What are the typical current and water conditions like for diving at Apo Reef/Island?
Information regarding typical current and water conditions for diving at Apo Reef/Island is not available in the provided data context. The data focuses on the characteristics of the AEPOS wreck itself, rather than environmental conditions.