Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 96678 - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Canmore 96678, an unnamed shipwreck off the Scottish East Coast, is less about a colourful reef and more about the raw, almost haunting beauty of history underwater. We love a good mystery, and this wreck delivers. Its identity is lost to the waves, but the structure itself, draped in kelp and encrusted with barnacles, is a compelling dive. You'll spend your time here exploring the broken skeleton of a vessel, its ribs reaching up from the silty seabed. Schools of pollack often swirl through the deeper sections, and we've spotted some impressively large edible crabs scuttling amongst the plates. Visibility can be a challenge, as with many UK wrecks, but on a good day, when the sun filters through the green water, the scale of the wreck feels immense. It's a dive for those who appreciate the quiet drama of a historical site and aren't afraid of a bit of chill. Bring a powerful torch; the deeper corners hide the best secrets.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.426490, -2.978008
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
15-30m

Marine Protected Area: Balmerino - Wormit Shore

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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.

Notable Species