Wreck of Raylight - Scottish West Coast

The Raylight, a cargo steamer that went down in 1916, is a proper Scottish wreck, sitting upright and mostly intact on the seabed. We love this dive because it delivers that classic wreck exploration feeling – not too deep, generally well-preserved, and full of character. You'll drop onto the bow, often met by inquisitive pollack, before making your way aft past huge portholes, some still with glass, and the remains of the deck equipment. Look for the anchor chain spilling out over the side and the davits where the lifeboats once hung. Our favourite part has to be the engine room, surprisingly accessible through a collapsed section, where you can peer at the exposed machinery, now home to plump plumose anemones and squat lobsters. It's a fantastic site for anyone comfortable with wreck penetration, or even just hovering above, peering into the shadows. Just remember your drysuit; it’s Scotland, after all.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.970380, -5.837975
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Jura

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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.

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