PATRIA - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Patria, a steamship sunk in 1917, rests upright in 36 metres of water, offering a good dive for those keen on wreck exploration off the Scottish East Coast. Her structure is largely intact, with parts of the bow and stern still well-defined. We’ve found her single boiler and compound expansion engine quite recognisable, often draped in dead man's fingers. Visibility can be variable, as is typical for the North Sea, but on a good day, you can explore the deck structure, now home to inquisitive cod and plenty of wrasse darting between the plates. It’s a dive best suited for experienced wreck divers comfortable with deeper conditions and cooler temperatures.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.700200, -1.039733
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
36m

Marine Protected Area: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast

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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