STOLWIJK
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) - STOLWIJK offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.
The Stolwijk, a steamship grounded off Donegal in 1940, offers a proper shallow wreck dive on the Scottish West Coast. Lying at just 6 metres, most of the wreck is easily accessible, making it a good choice for divers wanting to get up close with maritime history without deep decompression stops. You'll find a lot of the structure intact, draped in kelp and alive with small crustaceans, nudibranchs, and a surprising number of wrasse darting between the metalwork. It's a great spot for an extended bottom time, really letting you pick through the details and imagine its past.
Typical STOLWIJK Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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