Wreck of San Juan De Sicilia - Scottish West Coast

Diving the *San Juan De Sicilia* off Scotland's west coast feels like stepping into a cold, dark history book. She’s a beast of a Spanish Armada wreck, well-broken up but still substantial. We love tracing the enormous, scattered timbers, imagining the chaos of 1588 as she ran aground. The wreck is now a proper artificial reef, with plumose anemones blooming in the gloom and feathery hydroids swaying on what’s left of her ribs. Look closely and you’ll find squat lobsters tucked into crevices and perhaps a curious ballan wrasse nosing around. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history as much as marine life, a deep, atmospheric exploration rather than a colourful spectacle. Our advice? Go on a calm day; the surface swell can make things tricky, and you’ll want every ounce of visibility you can get down there. It suits experienced divers comfortable in low light and cooler waters, happy to spend time exploring the details of a truly ancient wreck.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.620476, -6.066119
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Loch Sunart

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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