Wreck of Lohada

Protected Area

Loch Sunart

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 Lohada 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 Lohada isn't about tropical colours. This is a proper Scottish wreck dive, moody and atmospheric, with a real sense of history. We love it because you’re not just looking at a pile of metal; you’re exploring a vessel that saw things. Descending onto the Lohada, you’ll start to pick out details through the green light – davits, bollards, the general outline of a cargo ship now colonised by anemones and plumose anemones waving in the gentle surge. Entry can be a bit of a scramble depending on the tide, so time it right. Once you’re down, we always spend a good while around the stern, the propeller is usually still quite intact, and it’s a great spot to find wrasse darting in and out of the shadows. Visibility often hovers around 5 to 10 metres, which for us, just adds to the drama. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the quiet beauty of a wreck reclaiming by the sea, rather than a frantic wildlife spot.