H C FLOOD (PROBABLY) - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The H C Flood, probably, is a deep, dramatic dive, and one of our favourites on the Scottish East Coast. Dropping to 52m, it’s a site for experienced technical divers, and when conditions align, it delivers. We love the way the wreck rises from the seabed, still quite intact despite the years, with the bow often the first thing to emerge from the gloom. You can make out the anchor chains and the foremast structure, now heavily draped in dead man’s fingers and hydroids. Penetration is possible into some of the cargo holds, but honestly, we often just enjoy tracing the deck lines, moving past the two enormous boilers, which are just massive, covered in anemones. The triple-expansion engine is also a real highlight, a marvel of early 20th-century engineering. Look out for huge ling lurking in the shadows and the occasional wolf fish peeking from a crevice. The visibility here can be a real challenge, so we'd suggest aiming for slack water on a neap tide for your best shot at seeing the whole ship, not just sections of it. It’s a proper expedition, a serious piece of history on the seabed.

Location

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

Coordinates

55.008495, -1.223531

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

52m

Marine Protected Area: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice