Wreck of Rhine

Protected Area

Crossapol and Gunna

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 Rhine 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 MV *Rhine* off the Scottish West Coast isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you’ve got a bit of drysuit experience and a love for proper wreck diving, this is a belter. We’ve always been drawn to wrecks that feel like they tell a story, and the *Rhine*, with its broken midsection and scattered cargo, absolutely does. You’ll be navigating through dark holds, often with schools of saithe swirling around you, and feeling the sheer scale of the ship as you pass her engine room. It’s a proper adventure, dark and moody, best tackled when the conditions are calm and you can really take your time exploring her many compartments. What we love about the *Rhine* is how she’s completely given herself back to the sea. The deck plating is peeling, creating shelters for conger eels, and the entire structure is draped in dead man’s fingers. Our favourite part is always dropping into the prop shaft tunnel – it’s a tight squeeze in places, but the feeling of being deep inside such a monumental piece of history is incredible. You’ll spend a good part of the dive in low light, so strong torches are essential to pick out the details, like the remnants of crockery in the galley or the massive anchor chain draped over the bow. This isn’t a colourful reef dive; it’s a deep, dark exploration of a piece of maritime history, suited for those who appreciate the quiet, dramatic beauty of a cold-water wreck.