Wreck of Abigail

Protected Area

Sanda Islands

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) - Wreck of Abigail offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeBlue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 112+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Wreck of Abigail is a proper West Coast dive, a true testament to the raw beauty of Scottish diving. We love the way the light filters through the kelp forest that starts at the surface, creating an ethereal glow as you descend onto the wreck itself. It’s a trawler, broken but still substantial, with the bow and stern sections offering plenty to explore – think gantry structures, bollards, and the occasional porthole, all encrusted with colourful plumose anemones. Visibility can be hit or miss, but on a good day, you’ll find the decks alive with squat lobsters peeking from every crevice, dogfish curled up in sheltered spots, and shoals of juvenile pollack darting through the superstructure. Our favourite part has to be the engine room access, a tight squeeze for some, but worth it for the sense of history and the darkness that forces you to really look. It's a dive for those who appreciate the chill of temperate waters and the stories a wreck can tell.