Wreck of Annie Melling - Scottish West Coast

The Annie Melling, a trawler lost in 1957, sits upright on a sandy seabed off the Scottish West Coast. We love how intact she is; the wheelhouse is still recognisable, and you can see the boiler and engine room easily. It’s a proper rummage, a fascinating historical snapshot rather than just a pile of rubble. Look closely at the superstructure for the resident conger eels, they’ve made a cosy home there, and we've often seen lobsters tucked into crevices in the hull plates. This site is perfect for divers who appreciate wreck penetration, with plenty of entry points if you’re appropriately trained, though even a perimeter swim offers loads to see. Our favourite time to dive her is on a calm, sunny day; the light penetration really brings out the colours of the anemones and dead man’s fingers that blanket the wreck. Just be prepared for the chill, even in summer, it’s still Scotland after all.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.711933, -6.289544
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Sea of the Hebrides

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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