Wreck of Stjernvik - Scottish East Coast & Borders

We love a good wreck dive, and the Stjernvik off the Scottish East Coast delivers on character. This isn't some pristine, intact vessel; it’s a proper working wreck, broken up but still very much a ship. Dropping down, you feel the chill of the North Sea, but the visibility here can genuinely surprise you, often stretching 10-15 metres on a good day. The engine room is our favourite part, still surprisingly accessible and full of nooks where you’ll find conger eels peering out. Look closely and you’ll spot colourful jewel anemones clinging to the darker recesses, their tiny tentacles a stark contrast to the rusty steel. On the main deck, if you can call it that now, the metalwork is draped in dead man's fingers, swaying gently with the surge. It’s a site that really comes alive with a torch, picking out the details in the gloom. This is a dive for those who appreciate history and the slow reclamation by the sea, rather than coral gardens. It can have a decent current, so we'd suggest this for experienced divers comfortable in cooler waters.

Location

Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

56.124157, -2.683462

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Forth Islands