SS Orsova - Scottish East Coast & Borders

Diving the SS Orsova off the Scottish East Coast is a proper journey into history. This old Orient Line ocean liner, now resting on the seabed, is a substantial wreck with plenty to explore. We’ve found the scale of it truly impressive, especially if you get a good day with decent visibility. Expect to see the usual suspects making a home here: wrasse darting through the superstructure, crabs scuttling in the shadows, and maybe a curious conger eel peeking from a dark corner. It’s a dive for those who appreciate maritime history and don’t mind a bit of a chill; the rewards are in the atmosphere and the sheer size of the vessel.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.035805, -3.550457
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Torry Bay

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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