ST CLAIR - Scottish West Coast

Diving the St Clair on Scotland's west coast offers a proper slice of maritime history, even if she isn't the biggest wreck out there. This iron-built steamship, down since 1880, sits upright at 23 metres, largely intact. You can trace her lines, spotting the single boiler and the still-visible engine works, a real testament to Victorian engineering. Over the years, the wreck has become a solid home for critters; expect to find wrasse darting between the plates, and plenty of anenomes clinging to the metalwork. It’s a good one for those who appreciate a wreck with a clear story, not just a pile of scattered debris.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.539806, -6.667628
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
23m

Marine Protected Area: Crossapol and Gunna

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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