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Log This Dive

QUICKSTEP

Quickstep isn't a dive site in the traditional sense, more a history lesson you can wade into. This wreck, a steamship that ran aground in 1907, sits right on the shoreline at South Point Inchkeith. We’re talking a maximum depth of one metre, if that. You can practically walk to it at low tide. What we love about Quickstep is its accessibility and the way it connects you to maritime history. You’ll see the hull plates, rusted and barnacle-encrusted, rising out of the shallow water. There’s something quite poignant about seeing such a large vessel so exposed. It’s not about finding rare fish here, though shore crabs scuttle amongst the wreckage and small blennies dart between the crevices. This is about touching a piece of the past, seeing how the sea slowly reclaims what it has taken. It’s perfect for snorkelers, freedivers, or even just beachcombers with an interest in wrecks. We’d suggest going at low slack tide for the clearest views and easiest access. Bring sturdy shoes, the rocks can be slick.