Wreck of Ellen

Protected Area

Corsewall Point to Milleur Point

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 Ellen 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 *Ellen* isn’t just a wreck; it’s a time capsule, settled deep on the Scottish seabed. We love how the hull is still largely intact, giving you a real sense of its former glory as you descend into the gloom. What we really appreciate here is the way the cold water has preserved so much detail, from the riveted plates to the faint outlines of where the deckhouse once stood. This isn’t a colourful tropical reef, but the sheer scale and history of the *Ellen* are utterly captivating. Expect limited visibility, often around 5-10 metres, so good buoyancy and a strong torch are essential. We'd suggest timing your dive for slack water; the currents here can be a bit frisky otherwise. Look closely, and you’ll find the wreck is now home to an unexpected community of marine life – we’ve often spotted conger eels peeking out from darkened compartments and nudibranchs grazing on the rusty metalwork. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the quiet drama of a ship reclaimed by the sea.