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QUEEN OF THE FLEET

The Queen of the Fleet, sitting at 35 metres, is our kind of wreck dive – substantial, interesting, and well-colonised. We’re talking about a decent-sized trawler, upright and relatively intact, with enough structure to keep you engaged for a full bottom time. Drop down and you’ll find the wheelhouse still largely there, often swarming with pollack that seem to appear from nowhere as you approach. Visibility here can be a bit variable, as is typical for the Scottish East Coast, but when it’s good, the sheer amount of invertebrate life is impressive. Anemones, dead man's fingers, and colourful sponges coat almost every surface, transforming the steel into a living reef. We always enjoy poking around the hold, imagining the fishing gear that once filled it, now home to inquisitive wrasse. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration rather than a quick swim-through, perfect for divers who appreciate the history and the way the sea reclaims its own. Just remember your drysuit – it’s Scotland, after all.