ROTHESAY CASTLE - Scottish West Coast

The Rothesay Castle, a steamship built in Belfast, now rests just below the surface, sunk in 1940 while on passage from New York to Glasgow. At a maximum depth of only one metre, this isn't a dive for exploring deep holds, but rather a unique snorkel or very shallow dive into history. We find the ship's massive plates and beams spread out, colonised by local crabs and an occasional inquisitive pollock. It’s an unusual site, perfect for those who appreciate accessible maritime history and the subtle beauty of a wreck reclaimed by the Scottish shallows.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.885740, -6.362636
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
1m

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