Wreck of Cessna 150

Protected Area

Glas Eileanan

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 Cessna 150 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

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.