Alternative Names:   Inchcape rock

Bell Rock Lighthouse is the oldest surviving sea-washed lighthouse in the world and the masonry used in the lighthouse has not been repaired since it was built in 1807.

Type of Dive:   Scenic off shore and wreck dive.

Lat & Long:   N56 26.041 W2 23.248

Distance from harbour:  Arbroath  9.5 miles    Montrose 19 Miles   North Berwick  25 Miles  Eyemouth 35 Miles

Chart: 

Depth:   2m - 30m

Tides:     Tide tables

Dive boat:    Divesafariscotland    Marinequest 

Dive Shop:   Aquastars     Edinburgh dive centre    FYM

Suggested experience:      Experience in offshore diving.

Other comments:  Before the lighthouse was put on the rock hundreds of ships sank by hitting the rocks and even after the light was put there. The most famous of the wrecks is the armoured cruiser HMS Argyle. (pictures of her now below)

Some bits of the wreck have been salvaged

                       The Manganese Bronze Propellers                                                                    The Torpedo Tubes

Its very good for scenic diving as well being so far offshore the visibility is usually very good.

Created by:      John Nicolson

Date:     17/4/11

Revision:   

Thanks To:     Gavindiver and Chocstar for the info and pictures.

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