HMSM G 11 - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The G11. Now, she’s a proper piece of history, just off the Scottish East Coast, and surprisingly accessible. We love that she sits so shallow, topping out at 10 metres, making her perfect for an extended rummage even on air. Built by Vickers in 1916, this G-class submarine went down in 1918, and you can still feel that era when you’re down there. You’ll find the G11 mostly broken up, but still clearly a submarine, scattered across the seabed. We often spend our bottom time picking out sections of her hull, the strong frames, and imagining her original form. The twin shafts are usually visible, and we’ve spotted her torpedo tubes, often encrusted and acting as mini-reefs. Look closely and you’ll find dead man’s fingers clinging to the steel, often with small velvet crabs scuttling over them. Cod and wrasse dart in and out of the deeper crevices. It's not a pristine, intact wreck, but that's precisely her charm – a historical puzzle to piece together on the seabed, ideal for divers who appreciate a good story and a relaxed, shallow exploration.

Location

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

Coordinates

55.450027, -1.584947

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

10m

Marine Protected Area: Castle Point to Cullernose Point