DIAMOND

Protected Area

Rathlin

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) - DIAMOND 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 21m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Diamond, oh, she's a proper old girl, isn't she? Lying upright at 21 metres, this steamship really draws you in. We love dropping down onto her deck, the way the light filters through the green water and picks out the superstructure. You can still make out her main features, the boiler is a real focal point, and the stern section with that single shaft is always worth a good poke around. It’s not just a pile of metal; she has a real sense of history to her. For us, the charm isn't just in the wreck itself, but how nature has claimed her. See if you can spot the resident wrasse darting in and out of the plating, or the crabs tucked into every crevice. Visibility can be a bit of a gamble, but on a good day, when the sun’s out and the water’s clear, she’s fantastic. We’d suggest diving her around slack water to really enjoy the exploration without fighting the current. If you appreciate a well-preserved piece of maritime history and don't mind a bit of a chill, the Diamond is a cracking dive. She’s a great example of a West Coast wreck, solid and atmospheric.