Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102135

Protected Area

Isle of May

Why dive here

With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102135 offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas · 112+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

We’ve spent a fair bit of time exploring the Scottish East Coast, and while many wrecks here are just scattered debris, the ‘Unnamed Shipwreck – Canmore 102135’ stands out. It's a proper dive, a deep, dark plunge into history. We love that feeling of descending through the gloom, knowing you're about to hit something solid, something human-made in a wild environment. When you land on the wreck, it’s not some perfectly preserved ghost ship, but it’s far from just a pile of plates. You’ll find sections of hull, ribs reaching out like skeletal fingers, and machinery parts that give clues to its past life. Our favourite parts are often the small, sheltered nooks where anenomes bloom in shades of orange and pink, and little velvet crabs scuttle amongst the rust. We’ve spotted plenty of blennies peeking from holes, and ling often lurk in the deeper, darker sections. This is a dive for those who appreciate the quiet mystery of a forgotten vessel, who don't mind the chill, and who get a kick out of piecing together a story from the fragments below. It’s certainly not for beginners, and you'll want to be comfortable in low visibility and potentially strong currents. Bring a good torch, and take your time to explore the nooks and crannies.