NEVADA II

Protected Area

Coll and Tiree

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) - NEVADA II offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeBlue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 112+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 15m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Nevada II, sitting in a relatively shallow 15 metres, is our kind of wreck dive on the Scottish West Coast. We love how accessible it is, even for those not keen on deep, dark penetrations. What you get here isn't one huge, intact ship, but a wide scattering of substantial sections: plates, ribs, and particularly those impressive four boilers. Descending onto it, the water often has that distinct Hebridean emerald hue, and the sheer scale of the debris field spread across the seabed is immediately apparent. You’ll find walls of plumose anemones clinging to every upright surface, their feathery tentacles swaying with the gentle surge. Look closer amongst the twisted metal and you’ll spot wrasse darting in and out, often a few inquisitive conger eels peeking from beneath plates. Our favourite approach is to pick a boiler and slowly spiral around it, then follow the trail of wreckage outwards, keeping an eye out for the odd lost scallop. It’s a site that rewards a slow, observant dive rather than a quick dash, perfect for photographers or anyone who enjoys piecing together a story from the scattered remains of history. Expect to feel the chill of the Atlantic, even in summer, so a good drysuit is non-negotiable.