Wreck of Margaret And Elizabeth

Protected Area

Monifieth Bay

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 Margaret And Elizabeth 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

Diving the *Margaret And Elizabeth* is like stepping into a cold, murky time capsule. We love how the wreck, a fishing trawler sunk in 1917 after hitting a mine, just *sits* there, mostly intact, an eerie skeleton on the seabed. It’s a proper historical dive, not just a pile of rubble, with the bow and stern still recognisable, and you can poke around the superstructure if the visibility is playing ball. Expect those green waters typical of Scotland, often with a decent current pushing you along, so it’s definitely one for experienced divers comfortable in low light and surge. The real joy here is the atmosphere, and the way crabs and lobsters have made homes in every nook and cranny. Keep an eye out for curious seals too, which sometimes glide past in the gloom, adding to the almost ghostly feel. Our favourite part? Peering into the engine room, even if it's just a quick glimpse before the silt billows up. We'd suggest going on a slack tide for the best chance to properly explore, otherwise, it's more of a fly-by tour. It's a dive that rewards patience and a good torch.