Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 96703

Protected Area

Outer Firth of Forth and St Andrews Bay Complex

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 Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 96703 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

Alright, let's talk about the Unnamed Shipwreck, Canmore 96703, off Scotland’s East Coast. This isn't a brightly coloured coral reef dive, but it’s got a genuine character all its own. We love how the metalwork, slowly consumed by the sea, has become a home. You’ll weave through the skeletal remains of what was once a working vessel, feeling the chill of the North Sea even through a drysuit. Visibility here can be a bit variable – typical of UK diving – but when it’s good, you can make out the ship’s shape lying broken on the seabed. Our favourite part? The sheer amount of fish life that shelters within the wreck's ribs. Expect to see cod, pollack, and plump wrasse darting between the corroded plates. Look closely and you might spot a grumpy conger eel peering from a dark recess. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the rugged beauty of cold-water wreck diving. Come prepared for the conditions, and you’ll find a fascinating, surprisingly lively underwater world here.