Wreck of Dean Swift

Protected Area

Loch Sunart

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 Dean Swift 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 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.