LUFFNESS - Scottish East Coast & Borders

Luffness is one of our favourite Scottish trawler wrecks. She went down in 1958 and now sits upright at 45 metres, a proper deep dive that’s best left to experienced cold water wreckies. We’ve done this dive a few times and it’s always a good one, especially if you catch it on a quiet day with good visibility, which can hit 10 metres on a calm autumn morning. The wreck itself is a classic, 38.5 metres of honest steel trawler, with plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into. We love dropping down onto the stern, seeing the propeller still in place, before making our way forward. There’s a single boiler midships, always a good landmark, and the triple expansion engine is still mostly there. Look closely and you’ll find squat lobsters tucked into every crack, and conger eels are often seen lurking in the deeper recesses. The deck is often covered in dead man’s fingers, giving it a ghostly white appearance, quite striking in the gloom. It’s a challenging dive, given the depth and often brisk Scottish currents, but for those who make the effort, Luffness offers a rewarding trip back in time.

Location

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

Coordinates

57.089016, -2.024667

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

45m

Marine Protected Area: Cove