Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 96698 - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Unnamed Shipwreck, Canmore 96698, off Scotland’s east coast, is one of those sites that grabs you with its mystery. While we don't have all the historical details, what’s left of her deck and hull forms an atmospheric, broken landscape. We love how the metalwork has softened over time, draped in kelp and anemones. You'll find sections of plating peeling back like old wallpaper, creating sheltered nooks where squat lobsters and blennies hang out. Exploring here feels like a real adventure, picking your way through the wreckage. Look closely, and you'll often spot nudibranchs grazing on the encrusting sponges. The visibility can be a bit hit-and-miss, typical for the region, so we'd suggest timing your dive for slack water and a calm spell to get the best out of it. It’s a site for divers who appreciate the quiet history of a wreck and the resilience of life that makes a home in forgotten places. Definitely one for the logbook if you’re into proper wreck exploration rather than just big schools of fish.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.044970, -3.239582
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Firth of Forth

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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