RUBY (POSSIBLY) - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Ruby, or what we believe is the Ruby, is an iron steamship sunk off the Scottish East Coast in 1905. Lying at 24 metres, it’s a site for those who appreciate a bit of history and don't mind cooler water. We've explored her quite a few times, pushing through the kelp to find sections of the hull, the big boiler, and the triple-expansion engine. It’s certainly a bit broken up, but you can still get a sense of her size, all 53 metres of her. Expect to see plenty of wrasse and lobsters tucked into the nooks, and we’ve even spotted ling lurking deeper inside the structure. It’s a good, solid wreck dive, rewarding for divers keen on exploring a piece of maritime past rather than chasing big pelagics.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.009563, -3.450270
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
24m

Marine Protected Area: Long Craig Island

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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