HLD 6804 - Scottish West Coast

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.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.159330, -4.909803
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
25m

Marine Protected Area: Upper Loch Fyne and Loch Goil

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Marine Life in Scottish West Coast

Home to 127 recorded species including 50 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 sharks & rays, 8 other, 7 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species