EVENTIDE - Scottish East Coast & Borders

Eventide, just off the Scottish East Coast, is a proper dive into history. This fishing vessel, which went down in 1976, sits upright at 59m, making it a serious deep dive. We’ve found it’s usually quite dark down there, even on a sunny day, so good lights are non-negotiable. What we love about Eventide is how she’s settled into the seabed, almost becoming part of it. The wheelhouse is still largely intact, and you can peer into the bridge, imagining the scramble when she started taking on water. This isn't a dive for beginners, obviously. The depth and often brisk currents mean you need to be comfortable with your deep diving skills and prepared for cooler temperatures. But for those with the right experience, it’s incredibly rewarding. You’ll find plenty of resident ling and conger eels lurking in the deeper holds, and the superstructure is covered in colourful anemones and dead man's fingers, a real splash of colour against the steel. Our favourite part is exploring the stern, where the prop is still visible, often surrounded by a swirling cloud of juvenile pollack. It’s a somber, beautiful dive that really connects you to the sea’s power and the lives of those who worked it.

Location

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

Coordinates

55.013145, -1.156370

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

59m

Marine Protected Area: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice