Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 96705

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 96705 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

The Canmore 96705 wreck isn't about tropical colours. It's about history, about the raw, cold bite of the North Sea and the ship that succumbed to it. Dropping down, the visibility often plays hide-and-seek, but when it opens up, you see the dark, skeletal remains emerge from the gloom. We’ve always found these North Sea wrecks demand a different kind of focus. You’re not just looking at a ship; you’re feeling the history, the cold seeping into your bones. We love exploring the twisted metal, imagining the final moments. Expect to find plenty of crabs scuttling in the shadows, and often, we've spotted the curious eyes of a conger eel peeking from a dark recess. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the narrative of a wreck, who don’t mind a chill, and who find beauty in the stark, enduring presence of something lost to the waves. Our tip? Bring a good torch, even on a bright day. The Scottish light doesn't penetrate far down here, and you'll want to illuminate every detail.