G-AVTN - Scottish West Coast

Diving the G-AVTN is a unique Scottish experience, a real conversation starter. This isn't some colossal freighter, it's a Cessna 150 light aircraft, and that intimacy is precisely what we love about it. Dropping onto the seabed at 31 metres, you’ll find the little plane remarkably intact, resting upright as if it just landed. The wings are still attached, the cockpit recognisable, and seeing a propeller where you'd usually expect a mast is genuinely surreal. We’ve found the best approach is to take your time, circling the wreck slowly. Look closely, because the exposed structure has become home to all sorts of critters – we often spot wrasse darting between the struts, and plumose anemones cling to every available surface, swaying gently in the subtle currents. It’s a photographer's dream for unusual compositions. While it's deep enough to require some experience, the lack of strong currents on most dives makes it quite accessible for confident divers looking for something a bit different. Bring a good torch; even on a bright day, 31 metres in Scottish waters needs illumination to properly appreciate the detail.

Location

Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

56.666466, -6.251016

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

31m

Marine Protected Area: Sea of the Hebrides