MILE END (POSSIBLY) - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Mile End is one of those wrecks that really captures the imagination, partly because of its history. She was a collier, sunk by a mine in 1940, and now she sits upright at 28 metres. The visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is on the Scottish East Coast, but when it's good, she’s a genuinely striking dive. We love exploring her holds, which are now home to some impressively large cod and a scattering of conger eels that peer out from the darker corners. The stern is our favourite, with the single boiler still very much intact and creating a fantastic habitat for squat lobsters and crabs. There’s a real sense of history here, a proper piece of maritime heritage that feels tangible as you fin through the structure. It’s a dive that rewards careful exploration, suited to those who appreciate a deeper wreck and don't mind a bit of current to keep things interesting. Keep an eye out for the plumose anemones clinging to the metalwork, their white tentacles gently swaying in the surge.

Location

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

Coordinates

54.711520, -1.114137

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

28m

Marine Protected Area: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast