GOOD CHEER - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Good Cheer, off the Scottish East Coast, is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. We’ve always found it a surprisingly intimate dive, especially given its relatively shallow depth at 29 metres. The wreck itself is a compact 7.8-meter fishing vessel, sunk in 2001, and it sits upright on a sandy seabed. You can often make out the distinct lines of the boat, even with the growth, which we find really helps you picture it as it was. What we love most about the Good Cheer is how quickly it’s become an artificial reef. Spend some time here and you'll spot common blennies poking out from every crevice, and plumose anemones practically carpet the wheelhouse and deck. We’ve seen good-sized wrasse patrolling the edges, often darting in and out of the superstructure. The visibility here can vary wildly with the tides, but on a good day, the light filters down, illuminating the green and brown hues of the growth. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration rather than a quick swim-through, really letting you appreciate the life that’s claimed it. Our pick for an insider tip? Go at slack tide; it makes a huge difference to how much you can linger and explore the nooks.

Location

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

Coordinates

55.714825, -1.763104

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

29m

Marine Protected Area: Lindisfarne