HMS STAR OF DEVORAN - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The HMS *Star of Devoran* sits in a unique spot, right in the harbour at Dunbar. That one-metre depth isn't a typo, and it’s what makes this site so unusual. We’re talking about a genuine piece of maritime history, a trawler built in 1915, sunk in 1941, and now accessible to literally anyone with a mask and snorkel, or even just a pair of polarised sunglasses on a clear day. What we love here is the sheer accessibility and the sense of history you get just by looking down into the water. The skeletal remains of the hull are still surprisingly intact, forming a rough outline on the seabed. It’s colonised by local crabs scuttling over the plates and small blennies darting between the rusty frames. You'll see green seaweeds swaying gently with the tide, and in the calmer sections, tiny anemones clinging to the metal. It’s not about big pelagics or vibrant corals, but about the intimacy of a working harbour wreck, perfect for a casual explore before you even think about kitting up for a deeper dive elsewhere. It’s a gentle reminder of the past, right on the doorstep.

Location

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

Coordinates

55.004420, -1.417446

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

1m

Marine Protected Area: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice