SS Kintyre
Protected Area
Largs Coast Section
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) - SS Kintyre offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.
The SS Kintyre, lying off the Scottish West Coast, offers a solid, satisfying wreck dive. What you'll find here is a reasonably intact vessel, settled on a sandy seabed. It's not a huge wreck, but there’s enough structure to navigate through the holds and engine room, if you're comfortable with that kind of exploration. We've seen a good number of wrasse and blennies making homes in the twisted metal, and the occasional dogfish tucked away. It's a dive that rewards a slow pace, letting you really appreciate the way the sea reclaims these old ships. For us, it’s a classic UK wreck experience, best suited for divers with some cold-water wreck experience under their belt.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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