Wreck of Clydesdale - Scottish West Coast

Diving the Clydesdale isn't just a swim around some metal; it’s a proper journey into a slice of history, tucked away on the Scottish West Coast. We love how the wreck, a formidable steamship, sits upright and largely intact. You can really get a sense of her scale as you descend onto the main deck. Our favourite moments here are exploring the bow, where the anchor chains still spill out, or peeking into the cargo holds, now home to a resident population of wrasse and inquisitive conger eels. Visibility here can be a bit variable, as it often is in these waters, but when it’s good, the light penetrating the deck structures creates an almost cathedral-like atmosphere. We’d suggest timing your dive for slack water; the currents can pick up around the wreck, making exploration trickier. This site really suits divers with a bit of experience, who appreciate the stories a wreck can tell and don’t mind a cooler water adventure. It’s a dive that stays with you, especially when you imagine the old steamship battling the very seas that now cradle her.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.448070, -5.620653
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Glas Eileanan

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Marine Life in Scottish West Coast

Home to 127 recorded species including 50 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 sharks & rays, 8 other, 7 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species