Wreck of John Slater - Scottish West Coast

We love a good wreck with a story, and the John Slater delivers. This isn't some pristine museum piece; she's a proper working ship, sunk by a mine in 1940, and the years show. Dropping down, you hit the bow first, often enveloped in a cloud of tiny fish, sometimes even a school of pollock. The real draw here is exploring the hold, still packed with railway sleepers. It’s dark in there, properly dark, so bring a good torch and feel your way around the edges. We’ve spotted conger eels tucked into the tight spaces and often a curious wrasse or two nosing about. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is on the West Coast, but when it’s good, the structure is striking against the green Scottish water. We’d suggest going at slack tide; the currents can pick up around here and make the dive a lot less enjoyable if you’re trying to fight your way through. This is a dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a challenge.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.018326, -5.101070
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Corsewall Point to Milleur Point

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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