Wreck of Helen Macgregor - Scottish West Coast

The Helen Macgregor isn’t just a pile of plates on the seabed, it’s a proper piece of history, and one we always enjoy revisiting. It sits in a pretty exposed spot, so we’d always recommend checking the forecast; a calm day makes all the difference here. When the conditions are right, though, it’s a cracking dive. You drop onto a fairly intact wreck, with the bow and stern sections still quite defined. We love finning along the deck, picking out details like the anchor chains and winches – you can really imagine the ship in its working days. There's usually a friendly congregation of wrasse darting between the plates, and the odd inquisitive conger eel peeking from a dark crevice. The holds are penetrable for experienced wreck divers, offering a chance to glimpse machinery now encrusted with colourful anemones. It’s a dive that rewards a slow pace, letting you soak in the atmosphere of a vessel reclaimed by the sea. This site is definitely for those who appreciate maritime history and don't mind a bit of a chill – it is Scotland, after all.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.328724, -5.612548
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Firth 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