EAGLE (POSSIBLY) - Scottish West Coast

Okay, the *Eagle* – or what we *think* is the *Eagle* – is a proper deep dive, strictly for those comfortable with their deco procedures and cold water. We’re talking about a wreck that’s been down since 1859, off Lamlash, and the sheer age of it is what pulls us back. Dropping onto her at 60 metres, you're immediately struck by how well-preserved she feels for something so old, sitting upright on the seabed. The *Eagle* is an early iron steamship, and you can still make out the distinct lines of her hull, though it’s heavily draped in plumose anemones, their white tentacles waving gently in the occasional surge. We love tracing the deck, imagining the collision that put her down. The stern is often our favourite part, with the propeller still largely intact, a real testament to her original construction. Visibility here can be surprisingly good on a calm day, 10-15 metres isn't uncommon, letting you take in the scale of the vessel. We’d suggest a sidemount configuration for really getting into some of the more confined, collapsed sections, though careful planning is essential. Look out for the resident conger eels, they've made themselves quite at home in the darker recesses. This is a dive for the wreck enthusiast, someone who appreciates history and a bit of a challenge.

Location

Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

55.496082, -5.046067

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

60m

Marine Protected Area: Lamlash Bay