GOWRIE (POSSIBLY) - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Gowrie, or what we’re fairly sure is the Gowrie, is a genuinely special wreck off the Scottish East Coast. She's deep, down at 57 metres, so this one's for the technical divers, no question. We love the history here; thinking about her final moments in 1940, bombed by aircraft, it really adds a layer to the dive. Dropping down, you’ll find her largely intact, a testament to the cold North Sea. Visibility can be a proper challenge up here, but when it’s good, it’s *good*. We've had dives where you can make out the lines of the hull from ten metres away. Her single boiler and triple expansion engine are still very much present, standing proud and offering fantastic swim-throughs if you're appropriately trained and equipped. Look closely at the metalwork; over the decades, plumose anemones have completely festooned the structure, creating these incredible white and orange gardens that shimmer in your torch beam. Conger eels are often lurking in the darker recesses, peering out from behind plates of corroded steel. It's a deep, dark, rewarding dive, perfect for those who appreciate wrecks with a story and the quiet solitude of the abyss.

Location

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

Coordinates

56.956450, -2.029933

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

57m

Marine Protected Area: Garron Point