Wreck of Myrtle - Scottish West Coast

The Wreck of Myrtle is a proper Scottish wreck dive, moody and atmospheric, sitting upright and mostly intact on a silty seabed. We love how the hull is draped in dead man's fingers and anemones, giving it a ghost-ship feel, even on a bright day. Descending onto the superstructure, you’ll often find wrasse poking their heads from every crevice, and sometimes a conger eel eyes you from a deeper section of the engine room. It's a dive that rewards slow exploration, looking for details like the intact portholes or the twisted davits. We’d suggest going at slack water to properly enjoy peering into the cargo holds without fighting a current. This one really suits divers who appreciate a bit of history with their marine life, and aren't afraid of a bit of chill in the water.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.277225, -5.595102
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Sanda Islands

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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