SVAVA - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The *Svava* is a serious wreck dive, sitting upright at 52 metres off the Scottish East Coast. She's a steamship, sunk in 1943 after a collision, and remarkably intact given her age. We’ve found her superstructure holds together well, with plenty of nooks to poke around if you’re comfortable at depth and appropriately trained for overhead environments. Visibility can be hit or miss here, so it’s best tackled on a calm day with good tides. Keep an eye out for conger eels in the deeper sections and the usual array of crabs and lobsters making homes in the twisted metal. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind the chill of the North Sea.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.243027, -1.315861
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
52m

Marine Protected Area: Coquet to St Mary's

Nearby Dive Sites in Scottish East Coast & Borders

Nearest Dive Centres to SVAVA

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