Wreck of Dean Swift - Scottish West Coast

The Dean Swift, a casualty of wartime chaos, sits upright and largely intact, a real treat for anyone who loves their wrecks with a bit of history and a lot of character. We love how the hull is still whole, offering proper penetration opportunities if you’ve got the right training and gear. Down in the engine room, you can still make out the machinery, draped now in dead man's fingers and anemones. Look closely around the prop shaft for blennies peering out. Visibility can be a bit hit or miss here – this is the Scottish West Coast, after all – but when it's good, seeing the whole stern section materialise out of the green gloom is a fantastic moment. Our advice? Go at slack water, obviously, and bring a good torch; there are some tight spots where daylight just doesn't reach. It’s a site that rewards multiple dives, each one revealing another detail.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.620476, -6.066119
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Loch Sunart

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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