SABBIA - Scottish East Coast & Borders

Dropping onto the Sabbia, you’re met with a proper slice of Scottish maritime history. This old steamer, gone since 1916, sits upright at 52 metres, making it a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts. The twin boilers are still prominent, creating a natural home for squat lobsters and the occasional ling. We’ve always found it impressive how intact much of the hull remains, hinting at her scale, and the triple expansion engine is a fantastic, if silty, rummage. It’s a dark dive, as you’d expect off the East Coast, but a strong torch beam picks out the detail and the anenomes clinging to the metalwork.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.059250, -2.284667
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
52m

Marine Protected Area: Barns Ness 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