LEXINGTON (PROBABLY)
Protected Area
Gruinart Flats, Islay
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) - LEXINGTON (PROBABLY) offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.
Diving the *Lexington* (probably) off Islay is a real venture into history, and we love it for its moody, evocative atmosphere. Dropping down to 47 metres, you’re enveloped in that typical Scottish gloom, but once your torch hits the timbers, it’s magic. We’ve found the stern section particularly photogenic, with its skeletal ribs reaching out into the murk. It’s not a vibrant coral reef, obviously, but the anemones here are huge, and the lobsters practically wave at you from every crack. It’s cold, yes, but the reward is a genuinely untouched wreck, a real time capsule from 1865. Our pick for a multi-day trip, as the weather windows can be tight.
Typical LEXINGTON (PROBABLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 47m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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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