LUNEDA - Scottish West Coast

The LUNEDA is one of those west coast wrecks that just gets under your skin, a proper slice of history sitting shallow. This isn't a deep dive, it’s barely a dive at all really, maxing out at two metres. We love it for that. It’s perfect for a long snorkel or a really relaxed dive, especially if you’re into photography and want to spend ages framing a shot. She’s a trawler, built in Selby in 1912, now broken but still recognisable. You can see the boiler, big and encrusted, and hints of the triple-expansion engine. It feels like stepping back in time, seeing the skeleton of a working vessel. The metalwork is completely colonised, thick with kelp and the vibrant colours of anemones. Look closely in the nooks and crannies of the plates and frames; we’ve often spotted blennies staring out, and shoals of juvenile fish darting amongst the rusted steel. Our favourite time to visit is on a calm, bright day. The sunlight filtering through the shallow water really brings out the colours on the wreck, and you can spend a good hour just finning gently over her. It’s a gentle exploration, totally different from a deep, dark wreck, and surprisingly rewarding.

Location

Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

55.631886, -6.089610

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

2m

Marine Protected Area: South-East Islay Skerries