GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Grenmar, she's a proper deep dive, a steely skeleton sitting at 53 metres on the Scottish East Coast seabed. We love a good historical wreck, and this one, built in 1884, really tells a story. You'll descend into that typical green Scottish water, the light fading fast, until her silhouette takes shape below. We find her two boilers particularly striking, massive cylinders still dominant amongst the collapsed hull. The Grenmar is a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts, no doubt about it. The depth means you need to be comfortable with accelerated decompression schedules and low visibility. But for those ready for the challenge, she offers a fantastic exploration. We’ve found wolf fish lurking in the deeper crevices, and often, the deck plating is thick with anemones and dead man’s fingers. Our favourite time to dive her is on a neap tide, when the current is less aggressive, allowing for more time to pick through the wreckage and imagine her final moments. It’s a quiet, humbling experience, surrounded by history and the cold North Sea.

Location

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

Coordinates

56.481400, -2.075200

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

53m

Marine Protected Area: Firth of Forth Banks Complex