Wreck of George A West

Protected Area

Glas Eileanan

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 George A West 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 George A West, that old steam trawler, has always been a personal favourite of ours on the Scottish West Coast. We love how she sits, upright and largely intact, on a seabed that isn't too deep, making her accessible for a good long rummage. Dropping down, you immediately get a sense of her working life – the davits still jut out, and you can imagine the nets being hauled in. We usually head straight for the wheelhouse; it’s largely gone now, but the framework gives you an idea of its size, and it’s always draped in dead man’s fingers. What makes her special is the way the metal has become a living reef. Crabs scuttle in the darker corners of the engine room, and the bow is often thick with shoals of pollack, shimmering in the green light. Visibility can be a bit hit or miss, typical of these waters, so we’d suggest picking a slack tide for the best experience. If you’re into exploring nooks and crannies, and enjoy wrecks that have truly become part of the environment, you'll get a real kick out of the George A West.