Wreck of Lythe

Protected Area

Eigg - Laig to Kildonnan

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 Lythe 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 Lythe is a proper journey back in time, a steam trawler that went down in 1913, and one we always enjoy revisiting. This isn't some pristine, upright ghost ship; she’s broken up, scattered across the seabed, but that’s precisely her charm. We love tracing the distinct lines of her keel, picking out the scattered plates and twisted metal that hint at her former shape. You’ll find her off the Ross of Mull, sitting in around 20 metres, so it’s a good one for advanced open water divers who are comfortable with colder water and a bit of current. Visibility can swing dramatically here, from pea-souper to 10 metres, but even on a murkier day, the wreck feels incredibly atmospheric. Keep an eye out for the resident wrasse darting between the ribs of the hull, and the occasional ling peeking from under a plate. It’s a site that rewards patience and a keen eye, perfect for divers who appreciate history and the quiet colonisation of the seabed.