ESLINGTON FIRTH - Scottish West Coast

The Eslington Firth is a cracking little wreck, and we love diving it when the conditions are right. This old steamship, built just a few years before it went down in 1923, sits upright in only 7 metres of water. It means you get some great bottom time, perfect for a relaxed bimble. The real draw here is how intact the bow section remains, still pointing defiantly into the current. You'll find the engine room fairly open now, home to some surprisingly large conger eels peeking out from the gloom. Look closer at the plates and girders, because they’re completely encrusted with dead man’s fingers and anemones. The kelp sways overhead, filtering the sunlight and casting shifting patterns across the deck. Our favourite spot is the anchor chain, which stretches away into the sand, often with a curious grey seal pup darting in and out of the links. It’s a great dive for anyone who appreciates the history of these old coasters and enjoys a shallower wreck with plenty to see without needing deep diving skills. Just pick a calm day; the Firth can get a bit lumpy if there's any swell.

Location

Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

55.116665, -6.033333

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

7m

Marine Protected Area: Red Bay