ST ORAN - Scottish West Coast

The St Oran, a steamship that went down with a cargo of coal in 1920, rests upright on the seabed at 48 metres. She’s a decent size at 37 metres long, built of steel with machinery aft, which makes for some interesting exploration around the stern and propeller. You’ll find her reasonably intact, with plenty of openings to peer into, though penetration requires proper training given the depth. Ling, conger eels, and various crabs have made the wreck their home. It’s a good deep dive for those with wreck experience, offering a solid piece of history to explore off the Scottish coast.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.294445, -4.944205
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
48m

Marine Protected Area: Turnberry Dunes

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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