TIZONA - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Tizona, oh, she’s a proper old girl, lying deep and dark off the Scottish coast. We love the way she sits upright, almost defiant, considering she went down in 1917. Dropping onto her deck at 51 metres, you immediately feel that cold, still sense of history. The visibility, when it’s good, can be truly amazing down there, allowing you to really appreciate her 65-metre length. Our favourite part has to be the boiler; it’s still very much intact, a big, imposing cylinder that draws your eye. We'd suggest carrying a good torch, as the light doesn't penetrate much down here, illuminating the delicate anemones and soft corals that have made her home. She’s definitely for the experienced tech diver, someone comfortable with deeper decompression and colder waters. You’ll find plenty of inquisitive squat lobsters tucked into every crevice, and big ling often cruise the periphery, shadows moving in the gloom. It’s a dive that sticks with you, a quiet exploration of a moment frozen in time.

Location

Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

56.194378, -1.751631

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

51m

Marine Protected Area: Firth of Forth Banks Complex