Wreck of Cornelian

Protected Area

Corsewall Point to Milleur Point

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 Cornelian 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

There’s a raw, elemental beauty to diving the Scottish West Coast, and the Cornelian is a prime example of why we keep coming back. This isn't some tropical resort dive, and that’s precisely its charm. Dropping onto the Cornelian, you're immediately struck by the sheer scale of it, a freighter laid out on the seabed, twisted metal testament to the North Atlantic’s power. We love exploring the cargo holds, sometimes finding remnants of its last voyage, and the swim-throughs invite a slower pace, letting your eyes adjust to the gloom and the surprising colour that thrives here. Keep an eye out for the resident conger eels peeking from every crevice, and the vibrant nudibranchs that pepper the rust-coloured steel. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery, but even on a greener day, the wreck’s imposing structure feels incredibly dramatic. Our tip? Go with a dive centre that knows the local currents; they can make or break your dive here. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history, the resilience of marine life in colder waters, and the quiet satisfaction of a truly atmospheric wreck dive.