COMET (Stern Section)

Protected Area

Moine Mhor

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) - COMET (Stern Section) offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeBlue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 112+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 6m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Comet’s stern section, resting at a mere 6m, is less about grand structure and more about a vivid historical whisper. We love how accessible this wreck is, making it a fantastic shallow exploration even when the weather pushes you out of deeper plans. You're not looking at a vast hull here; instead, the scattered remains of the Comet’s stern, including what we believe are bits of her paddle steamer engine, offer a tangible connection to early steam navigation. Visibility can swing wildly with the tides, but when it's good, you’ll find the metalwork draped in colourful anemones and the occasional feisty velvet crab scuttling between the plates. Our favourite spot is looking closely at the machinery, imagining the sheer innovation it represented in 1812. It’s a site for those who appreciate history and enjoy the hunt for detail, rather than dramatic swim-throughs. Come prepared for brisk Scottish water and bring a good torch; even at 6m, the kelp can make things dim.