Wreck of Dundrum - Scottish West Coast

The Dundrum, a trawler that went down in 1910, is one of those wrecks that just feels *right* for the Scottish West Coast. It’s not some grand liner, but a working boat, now completely given over to the sea. We love how it lies, pretty much intact and upright on the seabed, making it a genuinely rewarding dive. Drop down and you’re immediately enveloped in that distinct Scottish gloom, the water often a deep emerald green, but the wreck emerges with a real presence. You’ll spend your bottom time circling the superstructure, peering into open hatches, and imagining the crew’s final moments. Our favourite part has to be the stern, where the propeller still sits proud, often covered in a furry coat of anemones. Keep an eye out for velvet swimming crabs scuttling amongst the plates and the odd conger eel peeking from a dark hole. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration, perfect for anyone who appreciates the history and the silent, slow transformation of steel into reef. Just be ready for that distinct chill; a drysuit is definitely our recommendation.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.525078, -5.077387
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Lamlash Bay

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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.

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