FINGAL - Scottish East Coast & Borders

Fingal. Now there’s a proper dive. We’re talking about a WWI torpedoed steamship, sitting upright in 56 metres of cold Scottish water, 85 metres long. It’s a deep one, so trimix is your friend here, and you’ll want to be comfortable with deco. What we love about Fingal is how intact she is; you can still make out the superstructure, the railings, even the anchor chain disappearing into the bow. Descent takes you down into the gloom, and as the wreck materialises, the sheer scale is impressive. The visibility can be surprisingly good, sometimes 10-15 metres, which really lets you appreciate the lines of the ship. We’ve spent hours just exploring the deck, spotting conger eels lurking in shadowed compartments and countless squat lobsters clinging to the metalwork. Our favourite spot is around the stern, where the torpedo damage is still visible, a stark reminder of her demise. It’s a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate history and don’t mind a bit of a chill; a true expedition into the past.

Location

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

Coordinates

55.345333, -1.342694

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

56m

Marine Protected Area: Coquet Island