Wreck of Appia - Scottish West Coast

Diving the Appia is pure Scottish wreck diving, no frills, just history. We love that eerie feeling as the hull starts to resolve from the gloom, often with a good current pushing you along. This isn't a colourful reef dive, it’s a journey into the past, a chance to really explore something substantial. The Appia lies broken but still very much a ship, resting on her port side in about 30 metres. You’ll find her bow section largely intact, the stern more collapsed, but there’s plenty to penetrate for those with the right training – cargo holds still holding traces of their last load, the engine room a jumble of machinery. We always appreciate how the resident cod and ling have made themselves at home, darting between the frames. Keep an eye out for the odd wolf fish lurking in a crevice; they’re surprisingly common here. Visibility can be a challenge, swinging from a glorious 15 metres to a murky 5, so pick your day carefully, ideally on a slack tide to make the most of the exploration. It’s a site best suited for experienced cold-water wreck divers who appreciate a proper historical dive over tropical fish.

Location

Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

55.425625, -4.721150

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Maidens to Doonfoot