Wreck of Elizabeth And Ann - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Wreck of the Elizabeth and Ann is a proper Scottish dive, one that earns its standout status not for tropical colours, but for its sheer evocative power. You’re descending into history here, often through a green-grey filter that clears into surprising visibility on the wreck itself. What we love about this site is the way the trawler, having foundered in 1968, has settled into the seabed, creating these fantastic swim-throughs as the stern and bow sections broke apart. It’s got a real skeletal feel to it. We’d suggest exploring the engine room first; it’s usually the most intact section, and often home to some chunky conger eels tucked into the dark corners. Keep an eye out for the plumose anemones that coat the more sheltered parts, swaying gently, and the odd wolf-fish peeking out from beneath a plate of steel. The hold, now collapsed, is a good spot for lobsters and crabs. It’s a site that suits divers comfortable in lower visibility and with a real appreciation for cold-water wreck diving – no gentle drift here, but a rewarding, atmospheric exploration of a working vessel reclaimed by the North Sea. Our favourite dive here was on a calm autumn day; the light penetration was just enough to pick out the detail on the old winches.

Location

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

Coordinates

56.211140, -2.728705

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Outer Firth of Forth and St Andrews Bay Complex