Wreck of Ada

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 Ada 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 Ada isn't just a dive, it's a trip back in time, and for us, it’s one of the best reasons to brave the chill of the Scottish West Coast. We love how the story of this steam trawler, sunk in 1917, is etched into every rivet and broken beam. Descending, you’ll start to make out her elegant, if now broken, lines, often shrouded in a green twilight unique to these waters. What makes Ada special is her intact bow and stern sections, especially the stern where the propeller often stands clear, a ghostly reminder of her working life. Explore the hold, which is now home to countless squat lobsters peeking from every crevice, and keep an eye out for dogfish resting on the seabed nearby. The Ada is a wreck for those who appreciate history and the way the sea reclaims its own, offering a rewarding dive for experienced cold-water divers comfortable with low visibility and the occasional stiff current. Dive her on a slack tide for the best chance to really soak in the atmosphere.