HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY) - Scottish East Coast & Borders

We love a wreck with a bit of mystery, and the *Beathwood* certainly delivers. Lying in 20 metres, this old trawler is a brilliant rummage, especially for those who appreciate history steeped in cold North Sea brine. The structure is quite broken now, but you can still pick out the bow and stern sections, and that single, prominent boiler is a real landmark, often swarming with small cod and inquisitive wrasse. We find that the stern section, in particular, rewards a careful look, with plenty of nooks and crannies for conger eels to hide and squat lobsters to cling to the rusted plates. It’s not a site for pristine visibility, so manage your expectations there – it's the East Coast, after all. But when conditions are good, the light penetrating the deck plates and silhouetting the schools of saithe that often hang above the wreck is quite something. This is a solid, honest wreck dive, perfect for divers who enjoy piecing together a vessel's story from its remains and getting up close with the hardier marine life of Scottish waters.

Location

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

Coordinates

56.709843, -2.404388

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

20m

Marine Protected Area: Rickle Craig - Scurdie Ness