Wreck of Ella

Protected Area

Drumadoon - Tormore

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 Ella 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

Diving the Ella is a proper adventure, the kind that makes you earn your stripes. This isn't your average tropical wreck; it’s cold, dark, and utterly atmospheric, exactly what we love about Scottish diving. The Ella lies broken on the seabed, her timbers and iron frames scattered, telling a story of a fierce storm off the West Coast. We’ve spent hours here, picking through the debris, finding old bottles tucked into crevices and portholes staring out into the gloom. The real joy here is the sheer resilience of nature; dabs and flatfish hug the sand, while plumose anemones, bright white against the dark metal, sprout from every surface. Look closely, and you’ll spot velvet swimming crabs scuttling amongst the plates. The visibility can be challenging, often around 5-10 metres, but that just adds to the mystery, making sections of the wreck appear and disappear like a ghost. This dive is best suited for experienced cold-water divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a current, which can pick up, especially around slack water. Come prepared for an authentic UK wreck experience; it’s raw and rewarding.