URLANA - Scottish West Coast

Urlana is a bit of a classic, a really solid Scottish wreck dive. She was a steamship, built in '41, then went aground off the coast in 1943 carrying cargo from Buenos Aires to London. We love how intact she is, even after all these years. At a maximum depth of 14 metres, it's a relaxed dive, and you can really take your time exploring. Visibility, as ever in Scotland, can be hit or miss, but when it’s good, the Urlana is a beauty. We’ve had dives where you can see the bow from the stern, the whole ship laid out beneath you. The triple expansion engine is a particular highlight, really impressive, and often covered in these incredible jewel anemones, all oranges and purples that just glow in your torch beam. You'll often find a decent sized pollack lurking in the darker corners, and crabs scuttling over the plates. It’s an accessible wreck, ideal for anyone comfortable with a bit of chill in the water, and we think it's one of the best for really getting a sense of a ship’s structure.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
57.344150, -6.614346
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
14m

Marine Protected Area: Ascrib, Isay and Dunvegan

Nearby Dive Sites in Scottish West Coast

Nearest Dive Centres to URLANA

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