Wreck of Clyde

Protected Area

Sanda Islands

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 Clyde 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 Clyde is one of those wrecks that just feels *right* for a Scottish dive. It’s got that brooding atmosphere, sitting upright and mostly intact on the seabed, with a good chunk of its structure still rising from the sand. We love the way the light filters through the kelp forest that starts just above the wreck, giving everything a green, ethereal glow. Dropping onto the deck, you’re immediately aware of the ship’s scale. The holds are still accessible, dark caverns just begging for a torch beam, and we've spotted some surprisingly large conger eels lurking in the shadows there. Look closely at the superstructure; wrasse dart in and out of the rusted plating, and we’ve often found dogfish resting on the sand nearby. It’s not a dive for the faint of heart, given the often chilly temperatures and the low visibility that’s common here, but for wreck enthusiasts, it’s a proper adventure. Our favourite approach is to take it slow, really taking in the history and the way the sea has reclaimed it.