Wreck of Cessna 150 - Scottish West Coast

Alright, let's talk about the Cessna wreck off the Scottish West Coast. Forget your pristine Caribbean shipwrecks; this is proper UK diving. We love the sheer absurdity of it – a small plane, not some grand ocean liner, sitting on the seabed. It's a surprisingly intact little airframe, often silhouetted against the emerald green of the Scottish waters, and it’s a brilliant subject for photographers, especially when the light shafts through the surface. What you'll experience is a really unique wreck dive. The plane is small enough to appreciate the whole thing in one go, circling the fuselage, peering into the cockpit where the gauges are still visible. It’s not a deep dive, making it accessible for newer wreck divers, but don’t let the lack of depth fool you into complacency; conditions can be Scottish, meaning changeable. Look closely around the wings and tail for nudibranchs, and you'll often find small schools of juvenile coalfish darting in and out of the cabin windows. Our favourite is spotting the crabs that have made themselves at home inside the engine cowling. It’s a quirky, memorable dive that’s definitely worth the effort.

Location

Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

56.521824, -5.859509

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Glas Eileanan