Wreck of Saxon King

Protected Area

Corsewall Point to Milleur Point

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 Saxon King 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 Saxon King, a casualty of a torpedo in 1917, sits upright and largely intact, a real treat for wreck enthusiasts. We love how the bow points north, still defiant, with huge sections of hull plating and decking holding strong. You can easily spend an entire dive exploring her cargo holds, now home to plump lobsters and inquisitive pollack darting through the gloom. The engine room is our favourite part, especially when the light shafts down through the open hatches, illuminating the massive boilers. It’s a proper penetration dive for those with the right training, offering glimpses of the ship’s inner workings, though even staying outside provides plenty of structure and marine life. We’d suggest a slack water dive for the best visibility; otherwise, the currents can make it a bit of a workout, pushing you past the wreck too quickly.