Wreck of New Myrtle - Scottish East Coast & Borders

Diving the New Myrtle isn't about tropical colours. This is a proper slice of Scottish diving, an encounter with history, cold and compelling. We love the eerie silhouette of her hull appearing out of the green, the way the light filters through the kelp forest that now shrouds her upper works. You’re descending onto a fishing trawler, sunk in 1954, and she’s settled upright, largely intact. Our favourite part is the wheelhouse, still surprisingly coherent, where you can imagine the final moments. Down in the holds, conger eels lurk, thick as a diver's thigh, and huge plumose anemones flower from every surface. We’d suggest a good torch; it really brings out the detail in the engine room, which is still accessible. This wreck suits divers who appreciate historical context and don't mind a bit of a chill; it’s a dive that stays with you long after you’ve surfaced.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.878160, -2.017556
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Burnmouth Coast

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Marine Life in Scottish East Coast & Borders

Home to 126 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 12 whales & dolphins, 10 seagrass & algae, 10 sharks & rays, 9 crabs & lobsters, 8 other.

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