Wreck of Serepta

Protected Area

Crawton 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 Serepta 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 Serepta is a true beast of a wreck, a massive cargo steamer that went down in 1883, and it really shows its age. We’re talking about a proper historical dive here, not just a pile of rubble. The bow section is still remarkably intact, towering up from the seabed, draped in anemones and dead man’s fingers. You can often see conger eels peering out from the deeper crevices, and the sheer scale of the ship makes you feel incredibly small as you fin through the open holds. We always find ourselves drawn to the stern, where the prop shaft leads to the massive propeller, now home to clouds of juvenile fish seeking shelter. It’s a challenging dive, often with a bit of current and certainly not for beginners, but for experienced wreck divers who appreciate history and a bit of a chill, it’s absolutely one of our favourites in the area. Make sure your buoyancy is dialled in, as silting can be an issue inside.