VULCAN - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The *Vulcan* is a real favourite of ours, a proper slice of history resting on the seabed off the Scottish East Coast. She was a steamship, built in 1874, and went down in 1882 en route from Middlesbrough to Grangemouth. You won't find a fully intact ship here; think more of a distributed set of remains, but that’s exactly what makes it so interesting. Her bones are scattered, allowing you to really get a feel for the force that brought her down. We love finning over the jumbled plates, seeing the ribs of the hull rise from the sand, and the single boiler is a standout, a big, imposing cylinder now completely encrusted. There’s a certain atmosphere to it, knowing you’re looking at something almost 150 years old. Visibility can be a bit variable here, as you’d expect for the region, so we’d suggest picking a calm day with a neap tide for the best experience. Keep an eye out for the local crabs tucked into every crevice, and we’ve often seen schooling coalfish darting through the structure. It’s a dive for those who appreciate maritime history and enjoy piecing together the story of a wreck from its remains rather than exploring perfect cabins.

Location

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

Coordinates

56.087666, -3.153083

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

0m

Marine Protected Area: Firth of Forth