HMS LOCH NAVER - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The HMS Loch Naver, a converted trawler serving as a minesweeper, met its end in a collision in 1940. We think it’s a brilliant dive, though you’ll need some decent visibility to really appreciate it. At 35 metres, it’s a site for experienced divers comfortable with deeper wrecks and cooler water. What we love about this wreck is how intact it often feels, considering its age. The steel hull is still largely coherent, and you can pick out the boiler and the triple expansion engine, a real treat for those who appreciate maritime history. You'll often find ling and conger eels lurking in the deeper recesses, and the deck plating acts like an artificial reef, attracting clouds of bib and often some sizeable wrasse. It’s got that classic East Coast vibe, a proper wreck dive with a bit of a chill and a lot of character. We’d suggest diving it on a neap tide for the best chance of settled conditions.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.711243, -1.069421
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
35m

Marine Protected Area: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast

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Marine Life in Scottish East Coast & Borders

Home to 126 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 12 whales & dolphins, 10 seagrass & algae, 10 sharks & rays, 9 crabs & lobsters, 8 other.

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