Wreck of LCA 1225

Protected Area

Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura

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 LCA 1225 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 LCA 1225 is more than just another wreck on the Scottish West Coast. It’s a genuine slice of history, a landing craft that saw service on D-Day, and that alone gives it a certain gravitas. We love how intact it is for a vessel of its age and exposure; you can still make out the bow ramp and the general shape of the hull, sometimes even the prop. It sits upright, settling into the seabed, with a surprising amount of detail still visible. Diving it, you feel the cold embrace of the Atlantic, but the payoff is worth it. What really brings the LCA 1225 to life are the nudibranchs – a riot of colour against the grey steel. We’ve spotted everything from the bright orange *Polycera quadrilineata* to the more subtle greens of *Tritonia nilsodhneri* tucked into crevices. The wreck acts as a miniature reef, attracting small crabs and blennies, and we’ve even had dogfish drift past on a few occasions. It’s a dive that rewards slow, meticulous exploration, offering a quiet reflection on history and a chance to spot some genuinely fascinating macro life. Bring a good torch and take your time picking through the details.