Wreck of Hawke

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 Hawke 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 wreck of the *Hawke* off the Scottish coast is one of those dives that sticks with you, a genuinely atmospheric experience. We love how the stern section rises dramatically from the seabed, still quite intact, with the prop shaft and steering gear clearly visible. Dropping onto the bridge, you can feel the ship’s history, and the sheer scale of it hits you when you fin along the main deck, past open holds. It’s an ideal dive for those who appreciate wrecks with a story, and there’s usually a resident population of blennies peering from nooks and crannies, plus the occasional lobster tucked away in the darker recesses. Visibility here can be temperamental, as is often the case in these northern waters, so picking a calm day with minimal swell is key. We’ve had dives with 20 metres of vis, where the whole structure reveals itself slowly, and others where it’s more of a close-up, torch-on exploration. Either way, it’s a rewarding dive. For us, the highlight is always the engine room, if conditions allow penetration, it feels like stepping back in time.