GOOD DESIGN - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The *Good Design* isn't your average lump of metal on the seabed. This former fishing vessel, requisitioned for patrol duty and then mined off Inchkeith in 1940, has settled into two distinct halves, offering a real sense of its violent end. We’d suggest focusing on the stern section first, it’s often the more intact of the two. Descending to 22 metres, you’ll find the wreck well-colonised by life. The hull plates are thick with dead man's fingers, and we often spot wolf fish tucked into crevices, their watchful eyes following your torch beam. Look for the distinct bow section lying a little distance away; it’s a more broken-up scene but still holds that ghostly outline of a working boat. We love how the story of its wartime demise adds a layer to the dive; it’s more than just a wreck, it’s a piece of history. Visibility here can be temperamental, as is typical for the East Coast, so pick your day carefully – calm conditions with a flood tide often yield the best results. This is a dive for those who appreciate maritime history and the hardy marine life that thrives in these northern waters.

Location

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

Coordinates

56.048817, -3.106994

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

22m

Marine Protected Area: Firth of Forth