HMS EMBLEY

Protected Area

Isle of May

Why dive here

With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - HMS EMBLEY 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 52m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Embley isn’t the deepest wreck off the Scottish East Coast, but at 52 metres, it’s a dive for those with deep wreck experience. Dropping down, the visibility can be a bit hit or miss, typical of the North Sea, but when it’s good, the wreck reveals itself beautifully. She lies upright, largely intact, and you can really get a sense of her as a trawler pressed into naval service. We love exploring the bow section, often covered in dense clusters of plumose anemones, their white tentacles waving gently in the current. Our favourite part has to be the engine room, accessible if you’re comfortable with overhead environments. Inside, the triple expansion engine is still recognisable, a ghost of its former power. Ling and conger eels often lurk in the gloom, and if you bring a good torch, you’ll find plenty of smaller critters tucked into every nook. The Embley offers a proper deep wreck adventure, a challenging yet rewarding dive that tells a story of wartime at sea.