AMY JANE - Scottish West Coast

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.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.611650, -7.273450
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
52m

Wreck History - AMY JANE

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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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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