BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) - Scottish East Coast & Borders

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.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
57.024265, -1.998667
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
60m

Marine Protected Area: Cove

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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.

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