SOMALI - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Somali is a serious wreck dive, sitting upright in about 28 metres of water. She’s a big ship, nearly 140 metres long, and while she was declared a dangerous wreck some time ago, that doesn’t stop experienced divers from exploring her considerable remains. You’ll find her boilers and engine room accessible, offering good penetration if you’re properly trained and equipped. The wreck has been down since 1941, giving plenty of time for dead man’s fingers and anemones to colonise her structure, with various wrasse and crabs making their homes in the deeper sections. It’s a dive best suited for those comfortable with deeper, darker wrecks and cooler water.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.568165, -1.602028
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
28m

Marine Protected Area: Seahouses

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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