MARIA W - Scottish East Coast & Borders

Forget your preconceptions of Scottish diving here. The Maria W is a proper, atmospheric wreck experience, and it sits in just two metres of water. We love a site that lets you really linger, tracing every rivet and broken plate, and this one delivers. She was a carrier vessel, went aground in '66, and now lies broken but still recognisably a ship. You can fin right over her exposed hull plates, peering into the shadows where she's split apart. The real joy of the Maria W is the life that’s made a home of her. We’re talking plump velvet crabs scuttling from under twisted metal, small pollock darting between frames, and anemones blooming in every sheltered nook. It’s an almost intimate dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to spend a long time exploring a piece of history. Visibility can be a bit variable, as you'd expect on the East Coast, but on a calm day, the sunlight penetrates right to the wreck, illuminating the colours. This is a brilliant shout for new wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed, shallow dive with plenty of character.

Location

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

Coordinates

57.391445, -1.856684

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

2m

Marine Protected Area: Buchan Ness to Collieston