Wreck of Expedition

Protected Area

Berwickshire Coast (Intertidal)

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 Expedition 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

There’s a real sense of history dropping onto the Expedition. It’s not one of those intact, picture-perfect wrecks, but a much older, more broken-up site, and that’s what we love about it. We’re talking about an armed trawler sunk by a mine in 1941, and you can still feel that era in the scattered debris. You’ll find plates, sections of hull, and bits of machinery spread across the seabed, often draped in long, green kelp that sways with the surge. Our favourite part is navigating through the larger sections of twisted metal, imagining the ship as it once was. Look closely, and you’ll spot plumose anemones clinging to the darker nooks and crannies, their feathery tentacles filtering the water. Ling often lurk in the deeper shadows, and sometimes a curious grey seal will pop by for a closer look. Visibility can be a bit hit or miss here – it’s the North Sea, after all – so pick a calm day with a neap tide for the best chance of a clear view. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the story behind the metal, and don’t mind a bit of a rummage to find the treasures.