RUDOLPH - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Rudolph, a Swedish steamship, lies off the Scottish coast, a proper deep dive at 55 metres. She went down in 1939, a victim of a mine while carrying coal from Hartlepool to Malmo. What you find now is a substantial wreck, 88 metres long, lying mostly intact on the seabed. We often see conger eels tucked into the deeper sections and ling darting around the superstructure. This isn't a dive for the faint of heart or the inexperienced; the depth means careful planning and good gas management are essential, but for technical divers, it’s a rewarding exploration of a piece of wartime history.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.249930, -1.393350
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
55m

Marine Protected Area: Firth of Forth Banks Complex

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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