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OSPRAY II

The *Ospray II* is a dive that sticks with you, one of our favourites on the Scottish West Coast. Dropping down, you feel the chill of the Atlantic, but the wreck quickly captures your focus. This old trawler, built in 1911 and sunk in 1935 after an unexpected collision, sits upright at 32 metres, remarkably intact despite the years. We love how much of the original structure remains – the bow is particularly impressive, rising from the seabed, often shrouded in a hazy cloud of small shoaling fish. You can fin along the deck, peer into the holds, and imagine the working life of the vessel. The prop is still there, a massive, dark silhouette against the murkier depths. It's an atmospheric dive, often feeling very remote, with light filtering down to just kiss the superstructure. Keep an eye out for conger eels nestled in the deeper nooks and crannies, and we’ve often spotted larger wrasse patrolling the perimeter. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the quiet solitude of a deep, undisturbed wreck.