Situated on the south side of the Firth of Forth, the port of
Leith, Edinburgh, is a major harbour for warships and cruise
liners. Over hundreds of years it has been a trading port and a
military dockyard. With Rosyth Dockyard situated further west, this
busy waterway has two historically-important destinations for
vessels and over time, many vessels were sunk during storms, failed
to avoid collisions or were wartime victims of U-boats or aircraft.
From Leith Docks the river widens forming a huge estuary filled
with volcanic islands and submerged pinnacles that are blasted by
fierce tidal streams, providing an opportunity for some fantastic
scenic diving. This is also the final resting place of hundreds of
shipwrecks, many of which are of especial historical importance.
For the diver there is so much to explore in these new and exciting
deeper wrecks that have the added attraction of being little known.
These wrecks include an aircraft carrier, a German light cruiser
that saw action at the Battle of Jutland, aircraft and even
steam-powered submarines are all there waiting to be dived. Unlike
the well-documented and dived River Clyde wrecks on the west coast,
or those in the English Channel, these in the Firth of Forth are
rarely mentioned - although many lie within a 20-mile radius of
Edinburgh. The author has dived all the 100 sites and wrecks in the
book and as a professional underwater photographer has provided
truly atmospheric images that capture the special identity of these
East coast wrecks and reefs. As well as his detailed knowledge of
the sites, the author has also given his recommendations for dive
sites, including their GPS positions, safety, and skill level
required. Practical information such as dive centres, dive boats,
accommodation and onshore activities is also included. This guide
will help divers select the best dives to suit local weather
conditions and to find the best scenic sites. It includes all the
new and exciting dive sites recently found in areas such as
Burntisland, North Berwick, Dunbar, St. Abbs and Eyemouth and
information on how best to dive them - an absolute must for divers
visiting this area!
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