DORA - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Dora, a steamship sunk in 1918, lies upright on the seabed at 44 metres, offering a substantial dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks. She’s an impressive sight, with her two boilers and triple-expansion engine still visible amidst the structure. We’ve found her to be quite colonised by plumose anemones, especially in the darker recesses, and you’ll often spot ling or conger eels tucked into various nooks. While the visibility can be typical for Scottish waters, on a good day, the scale of this 82.7-metre vessel really comes into its own. This is a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate the history and the challenging conditions that come with North Sea diving.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.201050, -1.421500
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
44m

Marine Protected Area: Coquet to St Marys

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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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