LIMELIGHT - Scottish West Coast

Limelight isn’t a deep dive, sitting at a comfortable 8 metres, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s a simple one. This motor vessel went down in 1961, and we find its age gives it a real character. She's broken up quite a bit over the years, not a perfect intact wreck, but that means plenty of interesting nooks and crannies to poke your head into. Visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is on the West Coast, so picking your day is key. We’d suggest aiming for slack tide, especially after a period of settled weather. When the light hits it right, you'll see the metal work draped in dead man's fingers, and if you look closely, plenty of squat lobsters tucked into the crevices. Our favourite part is navigating through the remaining hull plates, imagining the ship in her prime. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration rather than speedy swim-throughs, perfect for those who love feeling the history around them.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.618534, -6.195350
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
8m

Marine Protected Area: South-East Islay Skerries

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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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