GRIT
Protected Area
Noses Point
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - GRIT offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
The MV Grit lies at 53 metres, a fairly deep dive for the Scottish East Coast. She was a small motor vessel, 35.7 metres long, built in 1934 and sunk after a collision in 1943. We find her largely intact, sitting upright, with her machinery aft as built. Over the decades, crabs and lobsters have made homes in her nooks and crannies, and dead man's fingers coral now coats much of the structure. It’s a dive for those comfortable with depth, offering a genuine glimpse into wartime shipping history and the hardy marine life that thrives in these colder waters.
Typical GRIT Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 53m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Sunderland Scuba Centre
The Diving Centre Ltd
Aquanorth
Scuba-Life
Northumbria Scuba Divers
Aqua Purists
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