Wreck of Hafton - Scottish West Coast

The Wreck of Hafton, a steam trawler that met its end back in 1918, is a proper Scottish wreck dive. It’s not about the depth here – it lies in manageable waters, making it accessible to most divers, which we love. What you get is a wonderfully broken-up wreck, scattered across a silty seabed, but with enough recognisable sections to feel like a proper exploration. We’ve spent hours poking around the boilers and engine block, which are often swarming with wrasse and small shoals of pollack. The visibility can be typical Scottish, so expect anything from a few metres to a decent 10-12m on a good day, especially on a neap tide. Our favourite bits are the twisted metal plates, draped with dead man’s fingers and bright orange anemones. It’s a photographer’s site for those who appreciate the moody atmosphere and the way marine life reclaims man-made structures. This isn't a pristine, intact wreck, and that's precisely its charm; it’s a rugged, naturalised reef in its own right.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.210823, -5.941437
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: South Mull Coast

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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