HMS ST BRIAC - Scottish East Coast & Borders

Diving the St. Briac is always a proper adventure. She sits deep, at 56 metres, so this is one for the tech crowd, but the rewards are there if you're prepared for the depth and the usual chill of the North Sea. We love that she's so intact, considering she was sunk as an air target in 1942. You can still make out the twin screws, and the turbines are a real highlight, even with the years of growth. The wreck itself is a magnet for life. Big cod often cruise the superstructure, and we’ve seen some seriously large ling tucked away in the darker corners. The anemones on the decking can be surprisingly colourful, a real splash of orange and pink against the aged metal. Our favourite part has to be tracing the lines of the old passenger ferry; you get a real sense of her former life before the war. Be prepared for potentially strong currents on the surface, but usually, down on the wreck, it's pretty calm. Make sure your deco plan is solid, and you'll have a fantastic dive on a piece of genuine maritime history.

Location

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

Coordinates

56.550750, -1.561500

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

56m

Marine Protected Area: Firth of Forth Banks Complex