U 218
Protected Area
Magilligan Point
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) - U 218 offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.
Diving the U 218 off Scotland's west coast offers a potent mix of history and exploration. This U-boat, scuttled during Operation Deadlight, lies upright at 57 metres, largely intact. We've found the conning tower still identifiable, and you can often peer into parts of the control room through open hatches. While not a coral reef, the wreck itself has become a habitat, with squat lobsters hiding in crevices and anemones clinging to the metal. It’s a dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks and the colder water, rewarding a slow, deliberate exploration of a piece of wartime history.
Typical U 218 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 57m 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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