Wreck of Cathcart Park
Protected Area
Ardalanish Bay
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 Cathcart Park offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.
The *Cathcart Park* is a proper West Coast wreck dive, a big old cargo steamer lying broken but still impressive in the chilly Scottish depths. We love this site because it’s got that classic wreck feel, not just a pile of rubble. You can follow the length of the hull, feeling the surge of the Atlantic around you as you go. The stern is our favourite part, often a bit more intact, offering some nice swim-throughs if you're comfortable with overhead environments. This wreck really comes alive with the local critters. Big conger eels often peek out from behind bent plates, and you’ll spot wrasse darting between the rusty beams. Sometimes, a curious seal will even come to check you out, which always adds a bit of magic. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a chill; the visibility can be variable, but when it’s good, the structure of the *Cathcart Park* is genuinely evocative.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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