Wreck of Lena

Protected Area

Lynn of Lorn

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 Lena 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 wreck of the Lena sits upright on the seabed, a truly imposing sight on the Scottish West Coast. We love how intact she is, especially the bow, which still feels sharp and purposeful even after all these years. Descending onto her decks, you’ll find them covered in an astonishing array of anemones – we’re talking plumose anemones in thick, waving carpets, along with dead man’s fingers that add a surprising splash of orange and pink to the steel. Exploring the stern, you can peer into the holds, which are often home to inquisitive conger eels. We’ve had some fantastic encounters there, just watching them slowly unfurl from the shadows. The wheelhouse is still largely there too, offering a real sense of what she must have been like. This site is definitely for divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a chill; the water can be bracing, even in summer, but the rewards are absolutely worth it. Dive this one on a calm day to fully appreciate the scale and life on board.