SENIORITY
Protected Area
Eoligarry
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - SENIORITY offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.
The Seniority, a steamship that ran aground on Barra Island in 1950, rests at a very accessible 19 metres. At 96 metres long, she’s a proper wreck dive, sprawling across the seabed. You'll find plenty of her structure still intact, providing nooks and crannies for conger eels and squat lobsters. It’s a great site for divers who appreciate exploring a larger wreck without the demands of deep diving, offering a tangible piece of history now colonised by the local marine life. We'd suggest checking the local tide tables, as currents can pick up around Barra.
Typical SENIORITY Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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