Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 96736

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 96736 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 96736 wreck, despite its anonymous name, is one of our favourites on the Scottish East Coast. Descending onto the hull, you're immediately struck by the sheer scale of it, often silhouetted against a murky green backdrop. It’s a proper expedition dive, best suited for those comfortable in lower visibility and with a bit of a current. We love the way the light filters down, illuminating patches of the superstructure now heavily encrusted with dead man’s fingers and bright anemones. What really makes this dive special is the exploration. You can spend an entire dive just navigating the collapsed sections and imagining its working life. Look closely within the darker recesses and you'll often spot velvet swimming crabs scuttling away, or the curious eyes of a conger eel peeking from a pipe. Visibility here is rarely spectacular, but that’s part of its charm – it lends a real sense of adventure, revealing details slowly as you approach. Aim for a slack tide; it makes all the difference when you're trying to appreciate the finer points of this grand old ship.