AKKA
Protected Area
Largs Coast Section
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - AKKA offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.
The Akka, a substantial 135-metre Swedish motor vessel, went down in 1942 after an encounter with the Gantock Rocks. Today, she rests upright on a silty seabed at 28 metres, making her a classic Scottish wreck dive. We find her superstructure still holds together well, offering plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. Expect to see plenty of squat lobsters tucked away, and conger eels often peer out from darker sections. Given her depth and the typically cooler Scottish waters, this is a dive best enjoyed by those comfortable with cold-water wreck penetration.
Typical AKKA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 28m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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