Wreck of Anne Catherine

Protected Area

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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 Anne Catherine 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 Anne Catherine sits off the Isle of Coll, a properly remote spot that makes the journey part of the adventure. We’ve always been drawn to wrecks that feel like they belong there, and this Dutch sailing ship, sunk way back in 1782, has truly settled into its seabed home. You’ll find her scattered, but in a way that’s compelling, not frustrating. Think of it as an archaeological puzzle: ballast stones, timber ribs, and iron fastenings spread across a sandy bottom, now softened by centuries of sea growth. It’s not about penetration here; it’s about tracing the ghostly outline of history. We love picking through the debris, spotting the tell-tale shapes of old bottles, pottery shards, or perhaps a section of the hull that still holds its form. Look closely among the wreckage and the odd boulder; the west coast of Scotland always delivers with the critters. Ling often shelter beneath the larger timbers, and you’ll likely spot a few curious dogfish nosing around the sand. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the quiet beauty of a site reclaimed by the ocean, best enjoyed on a calm day with decent visibility, which for this part of the world, means anything over 5 metres is a bonus.