STANGATE - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Stangate, a 73-meter steamship, lies broken but substantial at 45 meters off the Scottish East Coast. She went down in 1942, and while time and salvage have taken their toll, her two large boilers and triple-expansion engine still make for a dramatic dive. You can often fin through parts of the cargo holds, where shoals of coalfish dart through the gloom. Look closely at the steelwork, as it’s thick with dead man's fingers and anemones, providing shelter for crab and lobster. It’s a dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks and keen to explore a piece of wartime history in a colder environment.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.773174, -1.060814
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
45m

Marine Protected Area: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast

Nearby Dive Sites in Scottish East Coast & Borders

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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