XENIA - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Xenia, a steamer that went down in 1903, offers a solid wreck dive off the Scottish East Coast. At 24 metres, she's accessible to advanced open water divers, though we'd suggest some wreck experience given the Scottish conditions. You'll find two large boilers quite prominent, with the triple expansion engine still visible if you poke around. It's a proper older wreck, now home to plenty of wrasse and plumose anemones, which cling to the exposed steelwork. This isn't a brightly coloured reef, but the Xenia has a quiet charm for those who appreciate maritime history and enjoy exploring a substantial wreck in cooler waters.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
57.388947, -1.843353
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
24m

Marine Protected Area: Buchan Ness to Collieston

Nearby Dive Sites in Scottish East Coast & Borders

Nearest Dive Centres to XENIA

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