GOLDEN SHEAF - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Golden Sheaf, a Pittenweem seine-net trawler, met its end on the Isle of May back in '78. Now, she rests in just 10 metres of water, making her a perfect choice for extended bottom times and a cracking second dive. The wreck itself is pretty broken up, but that’s half her charm. We love nosing around the scattered plates and twisted metal, imagining the force of that grounding. What you'll find there now is a thriving artificial reef. Expect to see plenty of wrasse darting between the debris, their iridescent scales catching the light. Crabs scuttle in the shadows, and we've often spotted some chunky lobsters tucked away under the larger sections of hull. It’s not a grand, intact vessel you're penetrating, but rather an archaeological scatter, a marine life magnet. We'd suggest going on a calm day for the best visibility, as she can get a bit stirred up with any swell. This site suits divers who appreciate history and close-up marine encounters over big, dramatic structures.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.181587, -2.551522
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
10m

Marine Protected Area: Isle of May

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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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