Wreck of Dewdrop

Protected Area

Elliot Links

Why dive here

With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - Wreck of Dewdrop offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas · 112+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Dewdrop is one of those wrecks that just grabs you, even if the vis isn’t behaving. We love how it sits, scattered but still recognisable, with ribs poking up like skeletal fingers from the seabed. You can often make out the bow section quite clearly, and it’s a great spot for poking around with a torch, especially if you get in before the main surge of divers. Our favourite part has to be the boiler, a really chunky, intact piece that’s become a home for all sorts of critters – we’ve seen everything from cheeky wrasse to squat lobsters tucked into its crevices. The metalwork, draped in dead man's fingers and anemones, feels truly ancient and very much part of the seabed now. It’s not a deep dive, which means plenty of bottom time to really explore the debris field. We’d suggest going on a slack tide, if you can time it right, to avoid any strong pushes, which can sometimes kick up the silt. It’s perfect for those who enjoy a bit of history with their dive, and aren’t afraid of slightly cooler waters or a bit of a current.