Wreck of Elrigg - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Elrigg, a steam trawler that went down in 1917, is one of our favourites on this coast, particularly if you appreciate a wreck with a bit of story. She’s relatively intact for a vessel of her age and location, lying on her port side, which makes for some interesting swim-throughs if you're comfortable with overhead environments. We’d suggest focusing on the stern, where the propeller and rudder are often silhouetted against the gloom, a truly evocative sight. Visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, sometimes down to a few metres, sometimes pushing 15 metres on a good day, so pick your weather window carefully. Even in murkier conditions, the wreck is home to some seriously chunky lobsters, and we’ve often found conger eels poking their heads out from under plates of steel. It’s a dive that rewards a slow pace, letting your eyes adjust to the ambient light, tracing the ghostly lines of the deck. This isn't a dive for coral seekers, but if you love a piece of history colonised by cold-water critters, the Elrigg delivers.

Location

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

Coordinates

56.514256, -2.667879

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Elliot Links