TALISMAN (POSSIBLY) - Scottish East Coast & Borders

Dropping onto the Talisman, or what we believe to be her, at 47 metres off the Scottish East Coast is a proper technical dive. The wreck, a steamship sunk back in 1917, lies upright but broken, with the stern section still relatively intact. You’ll find the single boiler and triple-expansion engine a good focus point, covered in the usual cold-water suspects: dead man's fingers, plumose anemones, and a scattering of various crabs. Visibility can be a bit of a gamble here, often requiring a good light to appreciate the remaining structure, but it’s a rewarding dive for those comfortable with deeper, darker conditions. We'd suggest checking local tides for the slacker current window.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.722076, -0.953325
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
47m

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