MICHAEL SCOTT - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Michael Scott, an old trawler, rests at 53 metres, making it a dive for those comfortable with deeper expeditions. We've always found a particular melancholy to her, sitting there, having struck another unseen wreck in the murky North Sea. Visibility here is typically Scottish: think 5-10 metres on a good day, but that just adds to the atmosphere. As you descend, the superstructure slowly materialises from the gloom, a ghostly silhouette. We love picking out the details – the collapsed wheelhouse, the gantry still somewhat intact, and the stern section where the prop would have been. It’s not a vibrant coral reef, obviously, but the wreck has become an artificial reef in its own right. Expect to find conger eels peering from dark corners, squat lobsters tucked into crevices, and decent-sized cod patrolling the decks. This is a dive for wreck enthusiasts who appreciate history and the quiet solitude of a deep, cold water wreck. Bring a good torch and keep an eye on your bottom time; 53 metres comes with a decompression obligation.

Location

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

Coordinates

56.666540, -1.685000

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

53m

Marine Protected Area: Firth of Forth Banks Complex