Wreck of Saint Patrick

Protected Area

Sanda Islands

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 Saint Patrick 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 *Saint Patrick* on the Scottish West Coast isn’t for the faint of heart, but for wreck lovers, it’s a proper dive. We’ve always been drawn to wrecks that tell a story, and this one, sitting upright with a slight list, certainly does. You can spend a good chunk of a dive exploring her bow and stern, seeing how the deck plating has peeled back in places, creating interesting swim-throughs for those who are trained and careful. The holds often shelter ling and conger eels, tucked deep into the dark, and we’ve seen some surprisingly large lobsters scuttling across her decks. What we really love about the *Saint Patrick* is the way the cold water has preserved her, yet allowed soft corals and anemones to flourish. It’s not the colourful explosion you’d find in the tropics, but there’s a quiet beauty to the rusty hues against the green and grey of the anemones. We’d suggest timing your dive for slack water; the currents here can be a bit lively, and you want time to appreciate the structure, perhaps peeking into the bridge area if the visibility is playing ball. For experienced divers comfortable with deeper wrecks and chillier conditions, this is a truly rewarding dive.