HMS RACOON - Scottish West Coast

The HMS Racoon is a proper wreck, not just a pile of scrap. We love a site with a story, and this one, sunk in a snowstorm in 1918 with all hands lost, certainly delivers. Lying at a comfortable 20m, it’s remarkably intact, especially the stern where you can still make out the stern gun and propeller shaft. The bow section is more broken, but the ship’s length, over 80 metres, means there’s plenty to explore. Visibility can be a bit hit or miss, typical for the Scottish West Coast, but on a good day, the Racoon is atmospheric. We’d suggest a slack water dive for the best experience; currents here can be a bit frisky. Look out for the resident conger eels, they're not shy, and the metalwork is covered in plumose anemones, giving it a soft, feathery texture in the current. It’s a dive that suits experienced cold-water wreck enthusiasts who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a challenge.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.396667, -7.309333
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
20m

Marine Protected Area: Magilligan Point

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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.

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