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CARRAIG UNA

Carraig Una isn't a dive you just drop onto; it’s a site that demands respect and a good bit of planning. Lost with all five hands in 1976, this 21-metre trawler sits exposed on a rocky seabed near a small island off the West Coast. We find the site best dived during slack tide, particularly around neaps, when the surge isn't trying to pull you into the open Atlantic. You'll often find the visibility here can be a bit of a lottery. On a good day, with a bit of sunlight filtering through, the wreck feels incredibly atmospheric. You can make out the lines of the hull, parts of the wheelhouse, and what looks like a winch. It’s covered in dahlia anemones and dead man’s fingers, all those cold water corals that just burst with colour when you hit them with a torch. Conger eels definitely call this home, tucked into every nook and cranny, and we’ve spotted plenty of inquisitive wrasse nosing around the debris field. This is a dive for those who appreciate the history as much as the marine life, a thoughtful exploration rather than a frantic wildlife chase. It’s a somber site, but truly a rewarding one for experienced divers comfortable with unpredictable conditions.