Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 96708 - Scottish East Coast & Borders

There’s a real mystery to the Unnamed Shipwreck, Canmore 96708. We’ve all seen the charts with those vague wreck symbols, but this one truly lives up to its name. Dropping down, you’re not looking for a famous liner, you’re searching for history. The wreck itself is pretty broken up, scattered across the seabed, which we think makes it more interesting. It’s less about swimming through intact corridors and more about exploring a debris field, piecing together what might have happened. You’ll find sections of hull plating, ribs, and sometimes, if you’re lucky and the sand has shifted, a glimpse of machinery. Visibility here can be a bit hit or miss, typical for the East Coast, but on a good day, the green light filtering through highlights the surprising amount of life. We've seen schools of saithe darting through the wreckage and plenty of plumose anemones clinging to the metal. Look closely among the plates, and you might spot a squat lobster or a velvet crab scuttling away. It’s a dive for those who enjoy the hunt, the detective work, and the quiet satisfaction of connecting with an unknown past.

Location

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

Coordinates

56.176300, -2.858197

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Outer Firth of Forth and St Andrews Bay Complex