AMY JANE
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) - AMY JANE offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.
The Amy Jane, sitting upright on the seabed at 52 metres, is one of our favourite dives on the Scottish West Coast. It’s a relatively recent wreck, a steel-hulled fishing vessel that went down in 2011, so it still has that fresh, "just sank" feel to it. We love exploring the wheelhouse, which is still largely intact, and you can even poke around the engine room if you’re comfortable with a bit of overhead. The conditions up here can be a bit variable, so we always check the forecast for a calmer day, ideally when the tide isn't ripping. When the visibility is good, usually around 10-15 metres, the sheer scale of the wreck is impressive. The Amy Jane is only 18 metres long, but it feels much bigger when you're down there, enveloped in that deep green water. Keep an eye out for the resident wrasse and pollock darting through the superstructure. It's a dive that really suits those comfortable with deeper wrecks and who appreciate the cold-water charm of a new artificial reef.
Typical AMY JANE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 52m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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.
AMY JANE Wreck History
Year Sunk
2011
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
storm
The Amy Jane is a modern wreck with a dramatic and recent history. This 18-meter steel-hulled fishing vessel was working off the Scottish West Coast on October 7th, 2011, when it ran into trouble. Caught in a rising north-westerly gale and moderate seas, the boat began to take on water faster than its pumps could handle. The six-man crew was forced to abandon ship as the Amy Jane slipped beneath the waves.
In a testament to modern rescue services, a Coastguard helicopter was scrambled and successfully airlifted all six crew members to safety, a happy ending to what could have been a tragic story. The vessel itself, however, was lost to the depths. Because of its recent sinking, the Amy Jane offers a very different experience from the historic wrecks that surround it.
Lying at a depth of 52 meters, this is a dive strictly for experienced technical or trimix divers. Those who make the descent will find a small but very intact vessel, looking much as it did the day it sank. It sits upright on the seabed, a poignant and almost ghostly sight. Divers can see the wheelhouse, deck gear, and fishing equipment, offering a powerful connection to the vessel's final moments.
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