SAN SEBASTIAN (PROBABLY) - Scottish West Coast

The San Sebastian, or what we’re pretty sure is the San Sebastian, sits upright in the shallows off the Scottish west coast. This trawler went down in 1937, and while time and fishing gear have taken their toll, you can still make out the distinct lines of a working vessel. We’ve found the single boiler and the triple expansion engine are the main points of interest, now draped in dead man’s fingers and home to plenty of wrasse darting between the plates. It’s a nice shallow dive, maxing out at 9 metres, making it a good option for a relaxed exploration, perhaps as a second dive when you’re not looking for anything too demanding. The hull provides plenty of cover for squat lobsters and the occasional conger eel.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.634110, -6.078778
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
9m

Marine Protected Area: South-East Islay Skerries

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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