BUKA - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Buka, a motor vessel that went down in 1970, offers a solid wreck dive off the Scottish East Coast. Sitting at 36 metres, it’s a site for those comfortable with deeper dives and cooler water. We found her to be quite intact for her age, with a visible stern superstructure and a good sense of the ship’s original layout, especially her single shaft and engine room area. You’ll spot the usual suspects here – plenty of crabs tucked into crevices and a surprising number of wrasse darting through the rusted metal. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, the Buka reveals herself nicely, a quiet reminder of a bygone era.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.479700, -1.506533
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
36m

Marine Protected Area: Castle Point to Cullernose Point

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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