Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102139

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 102139 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

Alright, so the Canmore 102139, officially “Unnamed Shipwreck,” isn't some tropical fantasy, but it’s a proper dive for those who appreciate a bit of history and a lot of atmosphere. We love coming here when the conditions align, usually on a calm summer’s day when the visibility stretches a bit further than its typical ten metres. It’s definitely a dive that rewards repeat visits. What you'll find is a scattered wreck, not one of those perfectly intact ships, but more a collection of ribs and plates now thoroughly colonised by the North Sea. It feels ancient down there, like you’re touching a piece of forgotten time. We often spend our bottom time just hovering over the deeper sections, picking out the larger cod sheltering amongst the wreckage, or spotting the occasional anglerfish tucked into a crevice. It’s a site that suits divers comfortable with colder water and a bit of silty bottom time, happy to explore rather than just glide past. Our favourite part? The sheer number of plumose anemones, soft and feathery, clinging to every exposed surface.