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Wreck of Janet

There’s a raw, elemental beauty to diving the Scottish West Coast, and the *Janet* perfectly encapsulates it. We’re talking proper wreck diving here, none of your perfectly preserved museum pieces. This is a working boat, now a home for the critters of the Clyde. Drop down and you’re instantly in its world. The superstructure is quite broken up, but you can still make out the distinct shape of a trawler, or perhaps a small coaster. What we love most is how the metalwork has become completely colonised. Think huge plumose anemones, their white tentacles swaying gently in the current, and thick carpets of dead man’s fingers adding pops of orange and yellow. We’ve often spotted conger eels tucked deep in the holds, their heads poking out with a wary glance. Look closely among the debris for nudibranchs, particularly the colourful sea lemons. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is around here, but on a good day, when the sun pierces through, it’s truly atmospheric. This site is definitely one for the experienced wreck diver, comfortable with limited visibility and cooler temperatures. Take your time, explore the nooks and crannies, and just soak in the quiet history of it all. Bring a good torch, it’s dark down there, even on a bright day.