BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Cove
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
The Branksea, a steamship built in 1890, met its end in 1940 and now rests at a substantial 60m. Originally bought by the Admiralty to be scuttled as a blockship at Scapa Flow, she never made it, offering us a deep, atmospheric dive instead. We find her largely intact, a single boiler and compound expansion engine still visible, hinting at her working life. Expect to see plenty of coalfish darting through the superstructure and the hull plates providing shelter for various crabs. This is a dive for experienced technical divers comfortable with depth and the chill of the North Sea, a rewarding exploration of a less-frequented piece of maritime history.
Typical BRANKSEA (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 60m 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.
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