MARS - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Mars, a Norwegian steamship sunk by a mine in 1939, sits upright in around 28 metres of water off the Scottish East Coast. She's a big old girl, 81 metres long, and while the stern took the brunt of the explosion, the bow section remains remarkably intact. We’ve found the triple expansion engines a real focal point, and the superstructure provides some interesting swim-throughs, now well-colonised by plumose anemones and various crabs. Conditions here can be challenging, but on a good day, exploring her holds and decks, you get a real sense of her history. It's a dive that rewards experience and good planning.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.063683, -1.403200
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
28m

Marine Protected Area: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice

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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