DENMORE - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Denmore is a proper deep dive, sitting at 48 metres, so it’s one for the experienced cold-water wreckies. We love it because it’s a classic Scottish coaster, built in Aberdeen in 1878 and lost just a year later – a real piece of local history. You’ll find her upright on the seabed, remarkably intact for a wreck of her age, with her single boiler still prominent. Dropping down, the darkness starts to press in around 30 metres, and then the ghostly outline of the ship begins to resolve. You can really get a sense of her shape, exploring the deck structures and peering into the holds where the cargo once lay. It’s often gloomier down here, but that just adds to the atmosphere. Keep an eye out for ling and conger eels lurking in the deeper recesses; they’re often bigger down here than on shallower wrecks. Our favourite part is finding the propeller – often still half-buried in the sand, a testament to her final moments. Conditions can be challenging, so pick your day carefully, aiming for slack water to truly appreciate the history she holds.

Location

Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

56.143120, -2.640119

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

48m

Marine Protected Area: Isle of May