INVERLANE (PART OF) - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Inverlane, or what's left of her anyway, is a proper piece of history just off Whitburn. At a maximum depth of six metres, it's about as forgiving as Scottish diving gets, and we love it for a casual bimble. She was a tanker requisitioned as a blockship for Scapa Flow, then mined in 1939 and ultimately beached here. Now, she's spread out, broken in two, with her engine room being the real draw. You’ll find girders, plates, and machinery parts scattered across the seabed, all heavily encrusted. The engine block itself is impressive, a dark, skeletal structure that really holds the eye. Look closely and you’ll spot crabs scuttling through the crevices and small shoals of pollack darting amongst the wreckage. Visibility here can vary wildly, so pick a calm day, ideally around slack tide, to make the most of it. It’s perfect for newer wreck divers or anyone wanting a relaxed dive with a tangible link to the past.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.937992, -1.352119
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
6m

Marine Protected Area: Noses Point

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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.

Notable Species