Wreck of H C Grube

Protected Area

Rickle Craig - Scurdie Ness

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 H C Grube 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

Forget the tropics, this is proper wreck diving. The H.C. Grube isn’t some broken-up pile of metal; she’s remarkably intact, sitting upright, with her bow pointing seaward. We love a wreck where you can really feel the history, and dropping onto her deck, you get that immediately. Her bridge is still there, relatively complete, and the cargo holds offer some fantastic swim-throughs – just make sure your buoyancy is dialled in and you’ve got a good light. What makes her a standout for us, beyond the structure, is the marine life that’s made her home. Expect to find conger eels peering from every crevice, big ling lurking in the darker corners, and always, always the schooling saithe swirling around the superstructure. Visibility can be a typical Scottish lottery, but on a good day, when the sun penetrates the green water, the atmosphere is incredible. It’s a dive for experienced cold-water wreck enthusiasts who appreciate a bit of a challenge and a lot of character. We’d suggest timing your dive for slack water; the currents here can be robust.