Wreck of Stars - Scottish West Coast

Forget everything you think you know about UK diving when you drop onto the Wreck of Stars. This isn't just another pile of collapsed metal, it’s a proper time capsule, upright and almost entirely intact. We love how the stern castle looms out of the green, draped in dead man's fingers and anemones. You can fin right through the holds, imagining cargo still stowed, and if you’re careful, peer into the engine room. It’s got that ghostly feeling, the kind where you expect a phantom crewman to drift by. Visibility here is often better than you’d expect, sometimes 10 metres, sometimes more, especially on a neap tide. We’d suggest diving this on a slack, as the currents can pick up. Keep an eye out for conger eels poking their heads from pipes and massive ling lurking in the darker corners. This site is brilliant for wreck fanatics who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of chill. It's a proper adventure, a dive that sticks with you long after you've dried your kit.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.215866, -5.075478
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Ailsa Craig

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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