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Wreck of Sprite

Diving the Sprite is like stepping back in time, a proper adventure into Scotland's maritime past. This isn't one of those wrecks picked clean; she’s still got the feel of a working ship, even after all these years on the seabed. We love picking out the details, the davits still angled for a lifeboat that never launched, the winches frozen in place. You'll often find a decent-sized pollack eyeing you from a porthole, or a wrasse darting between the deck plates. It’s a site that rewards careful exploration, great for those who enjoy a slower pace, really examining the history beneath the waves. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is on the West Coast, but when it clears, the light filtering through the water and illuminating the wreck's structure is quite something. We’d suggest diving this one on a calm day, the currents here can be surprisingly brisk, making for a challenging entry and exit. Our favourite part has to be the stern, where the rudder is still intact and often completely covered in plumose anemones, creating a vivid, swaying carpet of white. It's a proper wreck dive, full of atmosphere, and a real testament to the power of the sea.