GDY226 - Scottish East Coast & Borders

GDY226, the remains of a small fishing vessel, sits right on the shoreline. This isn't a dive site for everyone, and we want to be clear about that. We love it for its sheer accessibility and the way it connects you to the fishing heritage of the East Coast without needing a boat. It’s a shallow snorkel or wade, sometimes the hull pokes out of the water if the tide is really low. You’re looking at a piece of history here, a working boat that met its end in 1958. It’s completely broken up now, mostly ribs and scattered plates, but that’s its charm. We’ve spent hours just poking around, imagining the crew. Look closely, and you’ll find crabs scuttling between the twisted metal, small blennies darting into crevices, and sea anemones clinging to the rusty framework. It’s a gentle reminder of the sea’s power and how quickly it reclaims what’s lost. Ideal for a family outing or for anyone who wants to explore a wreck without the faff of dive gear.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.485860, -1.590504
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
1m

Marine Protected Area: Castle Point to Cullernose Point

Nearby Dive Sites in Scottish East Coast & Borders

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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