MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Marne isn't a dive for everyone, but if you appreciate a piece of history on the seabed, she delivers. Resting at 17 metres, she’s a wooden vessel, an auxiliary oil engine ship sunk in 1940. You can feel the age of the timbers, a surprisingly tactile experience as you trace the hull line. We love how the wooden structure has softened over time, offering a myriad of nooks and crannies for life to hide. Expect to spot plenty of crabs scuttling amongst the frames and the occasional inquisitive wrasse darting between the planks. It’s a gentle dive, making it suitable for those newer to wreck diving, provided the conditions are calm. We’d suggest timing your dive for slack water; the Scottish East Coast can get a bit frisky with currents, and you want to be able to really take your time and explore this old girl without fighting the push and pull. It's not about big pelagics here, it’s about the quiet contemplation of a ship’s final resting place.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.013607, -1.391033
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
17m

Marine Protected Area: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice

Nearby Dive Sites in Scottish East Coast & Borders

Nearest Dive Centres to MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)

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