SUTHERNESS
Protected Area
Gruinart Flats, Islay
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) - SUTHERNESS offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.
The trawler *Sutherness*, sunk in 1961, rests upright at 47 metres, a solid chunk of history on the seabed. We often find the visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, but on a good day, the outline of the vessel is clear enough for a decent explore. Her deck structures are still largely intact, offering swim-throughs into what would have been the wheelhouse and crew quarters, now home to plump wrasse and squat lobsters tucked into every crevice. It’s a dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks and the colder water, rewarding patience with a tangible connection to the working history of these waters.
Typical SUTHERNESS Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 47m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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