MERWEDE - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Merwede is one of our favourite deep wrecks off the Scottish East Coast, sitting upright and largely intact at 49 metres. She’s a proper dive, no doubt, requiring good planning and a calm day, but the rewards are there for technical divers. Dropping down, you’ll first pick out the mast, usually busy with small pollack darting about. The sheer scale of her hits you as you descend further, a dark silhouette against the murkier depths. We love exploring the bow, which always feels a little more dramatic, though the stern holds the triple-expansion engine, a beautiful piece of engineering that’s surprisingly exposed. Look closely in the nooks and crannies for squat lobsters and the occasional conger eel peeking out from behind a plating. There’s a quiet, historical weight to this wreck, having sunk in just six minutes after hitting a mine in 1918. It’s a powerful reminder of the North Sea’s past. For those with the training, it’s a dive that stays with you.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.648315, -1.481517
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
49m

Marine Protected Area: Farne Islands

Nearby Dive Sites in Scottish East Coast & Borders

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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