Wreck of Grenadier - Scottish West Coast

The Grenadier, off the Scottish West Coast, is one of those wrecks that just sinks its hooks into you. She’s a trawler, sitting upright on a sandy seabed, and while the exact depth changes with the tide, it’s a comfortable dive for anyone competent with a drysuit. We love how intact she is; you can still make out the superstructure, the wheelhouse outline, and the davits where her lifeboats would have hung. What really gets us about the Grenadier is the sheer volume of fish. Ling peek out from shadowy holds, wrasse dart through twisted metal, and the deck is often covered in small conger eels. Our favourite moment is always dropping into the engine room, which is surprisingly open, letting you swim through while torchlight picks out plumose anemones clinging to every surface. It’s a proper expedition, suiting divers who appreciate a wreck with a story, especially when the visibility – which can be excellent here on a good day – lets you appreciate her scale. We'd suggest aiming for a slack tide; the currents here can be a bit frisky otherwise.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.414345, -5.479138
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Lynn of Lorn

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Marine Life in Scottish West Coast

Home to 127 recorded species including 50 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 sharks & rays, 8 other, 7 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species