MALLARD - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Mallard. Now this is a proper Scottish wreck dive, and one we always enjoy for its sheer character. Dropping down to 50 metres, you hit the bow first, then the whole 38-metre steamship stretches out before you, remarkably intact for a vessel sunk back in 1921. We love how the bow is still so clearly defined, especially the anchor chains running out into the gloom. Visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is in the North Sea, but on a good day, the dark, silty water just adds to the atmosphere. You can spend a good chunk of your bottom time exploring the deck and the intact boiler, which is absolutely covered in dead man's fingers. It’s a great spot for advanced divers comfortable with deeper wrecks and the colder water. Keep an eye out for wrasse darting in and out of the plating and the occasional inquisitive ling peeking from the shadows. Our favourite part? Finning over the stern, imagining the storm that brought her down on her passage from Dysart to Aberdeen. It’s a real slice of maritime history, not just a pile of metal.

Location

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

Coordinates

56.191586, -2.476532

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

50m

Marine Protected Area: Isle of May