MARGARET RAE - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Margaret Rae, sitting upright at 55 metres, is a proper technical dive, and one we’ve always enjoyed on the East Coast. We’ve found her to be surprisingly intact for a wreck of her age and fate. Dropping down, you’ll start to pick out the bow first, often with a moody green glow filtering down from above. The wheelhouse is still there, a great spot to peer into, imagining the last moments before she went down in ’99. We love how the metalwork, especially around the stern, is now fuzzy with anemones and hydroids, a stark contrast to the rough steel. It’s a quiet wreck, not often dived, which means the resident squat lobsters and crabs are less shy. We'd suggest aiming for a slack tide, obviously, to really take your time exploring the deck winches and the small hold. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the somber beauty of a cold-water wreck, where history and marine life intertwine.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.567867, -2.372667
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
55m

Marine Protected Area: Whiting Ness - Ethie Haven

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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