GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY) - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Gudbrand, likely, lies deep and broken on the seabed, a proper technical dive for those who love their history with a side of strong current. We’re talking 48 metres here, so proper planning and gas management are non-negotiable. What’s left of this torpedoed steamer, sunk by UC 60 in 1917, is spread out, giving you a real sense of the violence of its end. Our favourite parts are the two massive boilers, still standing proud, absolutely caked in dead man's fingers and anemones. You'll spend your time navigating the debris field, poking around for signs of the triple expansion engine, and seeing what critters have made homes in the twisted metal. We’ve spotted some hefty conger eels here, tucked away in the darker corners, and the occasional ling slinking past. Visibility can be a real gamble – sometimes it’s a murky green soup, other times you get decent light penetration, enough to appreciate the scale of the wreckage. It’s a challenging dive, certainly not for the faint of heart, but for wreck enthusiasts seeking a piece of wartime history, it’s a rewarding plunge.

Location

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

Coordinates

55.201557, -1.385944

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

48m

Marine Protected Area: Coquet to St Mary's