HASLINGDEN - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The *Haslingden* is a proper piece of history, resting at 40 metres, and it’s one of our favourite deeper wrecks off the Scottish East Coast. This isn't a site for your first foray into UK diving, though; we'd suggest experienced cold-water divers keen on a deeper exploration. Dropping onto the deck, you really get a sense of its tragic end in 1918, torpedoed by UB-21. The stern section is particularly impressive, with significant parts of the ship still identifiable. We love picking out the lines of the engine room, even after all these years. What makes *Haslingden* special is how it’s become an artificial reef. While no specific species are recorded, the structure holds a decent population of crabs and lobsters tucked into every nook and cranny. Keep an eye out for ling or conger eels lurking in the deeper holds. Visibility here can swing wildly, but on a good day, when it stretches to 10 metres or more, the sheer scale of the wreck is quite humbling. Timing your dive for slack water is absolutely essential; currents can be fierce otherwise, making the descent and ascent a real battle. It’s a dive that sticks with you.

Location

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

Coordinates

54.783455, -1.134972

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

40m

Marine Protected Area: Durham