ACCORD - Scottish West Coast

The Accord, a fishing vessel that ran aground in '93, is one of those west coast wrecks that just hits right. At only 9m, she’s a perfect chill-out dive, really accessible and a cracking spot for photographers or anyone wanting to spend some proper time exploring. We love how intact she is, lying on her side with the wheelhouse still largely there, letting light filter through the windows. Inside, you can poke around the galley area or the engine room, even if the visibility can be a bit variable. It’s the kind of dive where you often find conger eels tucked into dark corners or a grumpy-looking scorpionfish perfectly camouflaged on the deck plates. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs, too; the current often brings in some colourful specimens. Our favourite tip? Go on a calm day, ideally with a bit of sunshine, and you’ll catch those interior light rays just perfectly. This wreck isn't about huge pelagics, it's about intimacy, history, and the quiet colonisation of steel by the sea.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.383316, -5.517733
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
9m

Wreck History - ACCORD

Year Sunk
1993
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
grounding

The story of the ACCORD is a modern tale of a battle against the elements that was ultimately lost. In August 1993, the 20-meter fishing vessel ran into trouble on the rugged west coast of Scotland and ended up hard aground. Despite determined efforts to save her, all attempts to refloat the stricken trawler proved unsuccessful. With no other option, the ACCORD was declared a total loss and abandoned to the sea.

Lying in just 9 meters of water, the ACCORD is a fantastic and highly accessible wreck for divers of all abilities. As a relatively recent wreck, many of its features are likely still recognizable. The description notes that a portion of the wreck may be visible from the surface, making it easy to locate. This shallow site provides a perfect opportunity to explore the layout of a typical modern fishing trawler and observe how quickly nature begins to reclaim a vessel once it has been surrendered to the deep.

Marine Protected Area: Sanda Islands

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Marine Life in Scottish West Coast

Home to 127 recorded species including 50 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 sharks & rays, 8 other, 7 crabs & lobsters.

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