HAVILDE

Protected Area

Tweed Estuary

Why dive here

With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - HAVILDE offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas · 112+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 46m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Havilde is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. She’s deep, sitting upright at 46 metres, which means careful dive planning and good gas management are essential. Built in 1892, this steamship met her end in 1917, and time has given her a beautifully rugged character. We love dropping down onto her deck and seeing the structure emerge from the gloom. Her bow points east, often into a mild current, and the stern is the most intact section, with the triple-expansion engine a real highlight. Look for the massive boiler, colonised by plumose anemones, their white tentacles swaying in the gentle surge. Inside the holds, you'll find conger eels lurking amongst the twisted metal, and ling often hover in the darker spaces. Visibility can be a bit of a gamble here, but on a good day, when the sun penetrates the green water, the atmosphere is incredible. This is a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate history and a bit of a challenge.