NILS GORTHON - Scottish West Coast

The Nils Gorthon sits deep, at 48 metres, off the Scottish West Coast. She’s a proper expedition dive, a large steamship torpedoed in 1940. We love how intact she feels down there, not just a pile of plates. You can still make out her superstructure, and her triple-expansion engine is a real draw, a magnificent piece of industrial history now home to various crabs and lobsters. The visibility can be surprisingly good, especially on a settled day with an early dive, allowing her immense scale to really sink in. Exploring her decks, you’ll find sections carpeted in colourful jewel anemones, small pockets of vibrant life against the muted steel. This site is definitely for experienced divers comfortable with deep diving and colder conditions; the rewards are immense for those seeking a tangible piece of maritime history.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.749832, -7.084333
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
48m

Marine Protected Area: Gruinart Flats, Islay

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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.

Notable Species