ANNETTE MARY

Protected Area

Elliot Links

Why dive here

With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - ANNETTE MARY offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas · 112+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 15m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

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.

Typical ANNETTE MARY Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

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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ANNETTE MARY Wreck History

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.