PELICAN - Scottish West Coast

The Pelican, a dredger that went down in '84, sits upright in just two metres of water on Scotland’s west coast. We know, we know, two metres doesn’t sound like much, but trust us, this wreck is a real charmer. It’s perfect for those calm, sunny days when the surface is like glass. You’ll spend an easy hour finning around her, poking your head into the wheelhouse and engine room. The ambient light at this depth makes everything glow a soft green. We love how accessible she is, and it’s a brilliant spot for newer divers to get a feel for wreck penetration without any real commitment. The visibility can be surprisingly good here, sometimes 10 metres, letting you appreciate the scale of the vessel. Keep an eye out for the plumose anemones that carpet the metalwork, their white tentacles swaying with the gentle surge. We’ve spotted plenty of blennies darting in and out of the nooks, and the occasional juvenile cod sheltering in the deeper sections. Our favourite part has to be the feeling of hovering right over the deck, watching the light play on the rusting superstructure. It’s a tranquil, almost meditative dive.

Location

Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

55.774937, -4.859516

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

2m

Marine Protected Area: Ballochmartin Bay