HLD 6804
Protected Area
Upper Loch Fyne and Loch Goil
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) - HLD 6804 offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.
The HLD 6804, a launch vessel that found its resting place in Loch Goil back in '84, is one of those Scottish wrecks we genuinely appreciate. It’s not some grand battleship, but that’s its charm. She sits upright, pretty intact at 25 metres, and the visibility in the loch often lends itself to a really atmospheric dive. We love poking around the wheelhouse, which is still fairly open, imagining her last moments before she went down at her moorings. It’s the sheer density of life here that always surprises us. Encrusting anemones paint the hull in soft oranges and purples, and you’ll find plump dogfish tucked into corners, completely unfazed by divers. Our favourite is exploring the stern, where the prop is often buzzing with small blennies darting in and out. This site suits divers looking for a relaxed wreck dive, somewhere to truly slow down and appreciate how quickly the sea reclaims what's hers. We'd suggest going on a slack tide, if possible, just to savour the quiet of it all.
Typical HLD 6804 Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Fyne Diving
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Puffin Dive Centre
Field Studies Council Millport
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