Wreck of Gannet

Protected Area

South-East Islay Skerries

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 Gannet 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 *Gannet* isn't just a hunk of metal on the seabed, it’s a proper dive into history. We love how the story of this ship, a casualty of the Clyde's treacherous waters, still feels present when you're down there. Dropping onto the wreck, often in 15-20 metres, you immediately feel the chill of the Atlantic, even on a sunny day. The visibility can be variable, but when it’s good, the *Gannet* reveals herself beautifully. You’ll find schools of saithe swirling around the superstructure and plump wrasse peeking from every crevice. Our favourite part is exploring the deeper sections where the structure is still intact, imagining life aboard before it met its end. It’s a dive that suits those who appreciate a bit of backstory with their bubbles and aren't afraid of a bit of a current. Best dived on a slack tide, which gives you more time to really soak in the atmosphere. Bring a good torch; even in moderate visibility, the nooks and crannies demand illumination, revealing the orange and purple anemones that now cling to her steel bones.