STAR OF PROMISE
Protected Area
Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura
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) - STAR OF PROMISE offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.
The Star of Promise, a fishing vessel that ran aground in 1984, offers a surprisingly engaging dive on Scotland's west coast. Though the depth is shallow, the wreck itself provides plenty of character. You'll find it fairly broken up in places, but key sections of the hull and superstructure are still identifiable, giving you a real sense of its past. We’ve seen quite a few crabs tucked into crevices here, and nudibranchs often graze on the algal growth covering the metal. It’s a great site for divers keen on exploring a piece of local history without going deep, and it’s especially good for photography practice.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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