Wreck of Elizabeth Mcclure

Protected Area

Clauchlands Point - Corrygills

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 Elizabeth Mcclure 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 Wreck of Elizabeth Mcclure is a true Scottish gem, a proper challenge for the experienced wreck diver. We love dropping onto this site on a calm day, when the currents aren't trying to rip your mask off. The wreck itself is quite broken up, but its skeleton is still impressive, spread across the seabed like a forgotten puzzle. You'll spend your time here exploring the ribs of the hull, peeking into cargo holds that are now home to inquisitive conger eels and squat lobsters. The low visibility on some days just adds to the atmosphere, making those brief glimpses of an old boiler or a section of decking feel like a real discovery. It’s not about coral here, it’s about history and the hardy creatures that have made it their own. This one is best for those who appreciate the chill of a proper deep dive and the eerie quiet of a well-preserved wreck.