ESTON - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The ESTON, a steamship sunk in 1940, rests upright in 22 metres of water. We found her to be a proper, solid wreck, still holding her form well despite the decades on the seabed. She’s largely intact, 73 metres long, with superstructure you can easily swim over and around, revealing deck winches and cargo holds. Visibility can be a bit variable here, as you'd expect off the Scottish coast, but even on an average day, the sheer volume of plumose anemones clinging to the metalwork is impressive. It’s a good, satisfying dive for those who appreciate a substantial wreck with plenty of character.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.057934, -1.410483
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
22m

Marine Protected Area: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice

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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