Wreck of Annie Melling

Protected Area

Sea of the Hebrides

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 Annie Melling 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 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.