ANNETTE MARY - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Annette Mary is exactly what we look for in a Scottish wreck dive: accessible, intact, and absolutely crawling with life. Sunk in 2006, this 12.8m fishing vessel sits upright at a modest 15 metres, making it a brilliant spot for divers who want more than just scattered debris. We love how the wheelhouse offers a proper penetration for those comfortable, letting you poke your head inside to imagine the old controls. What really sells the Annette Mary, though, is the sheer density of plumose anemones, their white tentacles swaying like a field of flowers across every surface. Shoals of saithe often hang around the superstructure, and we’ve regularly spotted velvet swimming crabs scuttling amongst the plates. For photographers, the contrast of the dark steel against the vibrant anemones is fantastic, especially on a brighter day. We’d suggest diving this one on a slack tide to really appreciate the finer details without fighting the current. It's a proper little time capsule, perfect for an hour's exploration.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.549168, -2.542000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
15m

Wreck History - ANNETTE MARY

Year Sunk
2006
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
unknown

The sinking of the Annette Mary in November 2006 was unusual. She was not a working vessel at the time but merely a hull, stripped of her engine and fuel tanks, being transported under tow by the tug 'Stroma Isle'. For reasons that remain unclear, the 12.8-metre fishing vessel began to take on water and foundered, sinking to the seabed while the towing vessel rescued the four crew members aboard.

Resting at a diver-friendly depth of 15 metres off Scotland's east coast, the Annette Mary is an excellent site for novice wreck divers. As a relatively modern wreck, her structure is likely quite intact. However, she is classified as a 'Dangerous Wreck,' which suggests divers should be vigilant for potential entanglement hazards from ropes, lines, or snagged fishing gear. The fact that she was a clean hull when she sank means the site is free from the environmental impact of engine oils or fuel, offering a clear view of a vessel in the early stages of becoming an artificial reef.

Marine Protected Area: Elliot Links

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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