Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102146 - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Unnamed Shipwreck, Canmore 102146, is a proper wreck dive, not just a pile of rubble. We love the mystery here, the way the site keeps its secrets. What you'll find is a fragmented but surprisingly cohesive wreck, spread across a sandy seabed. It's a deep dive, typically sitting around 30-40 metres, so it really suits experienced cold-water divers comfortable with low visibility and the occasional stiff current. The structure itself is heavily encrusted, with plumose anemones waving like ghostly flags from every exposed surface. You’ll weave around collapsed plating and twisted metal, spotting curious cod peering from shadowy crevices. Our favourite part is navigating the scattered debris field – there are usually some interesting finds if you take your time, like old bottles or ceramic shards half-buried in the sand. Visibility can be hit or miss, but when it’s good, the light plays beautifully through the water, illuminating the wreck in a way that feels truly ancient. It’s a dive that rewards patience and a good torch, letting you piece together the story of a lost vessel, one rusted plate at a time.

Location

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

Coordinates

56.130010, -2.712849

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Forth Islands