Wreck of Jacques Antonin

Protected Area

Corsewall Point to Milleur Point

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 Jacques Antonin 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 Jacques Antonin sits on the seabed off the Scottish west coast, a moody, atmospheric dive that really delivers when the conditions align. This isn't a brightly lit, tropical wreck; it’s a dive into history, a silhouette against the green light, and that's precisely why we love it. We’ve found her to be quite intact, with the stern particularly well-preserved, giving a real sense of the ship's original form. Keep an eye out for the resident conger eels, they're often peeking from various nooks and crannies. Visibility can swing wildly here, so we always check the forecasts meticulously. Go on a calm day, ideally after a few days of settled weather, and you’ll be rewarded with surprisingly good vis for Scotland. We’d suggest focusing your time exploring the cargo holds, where you can often spot large bib and pollack darting between the decaying metal. This dive is best suited for experienced wreck divers comfortable in colder water and lower visibility, as the rewards are well worth the effort.