Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101640 - Scottish West Coast

The Scottish West Coast often gets overlooked, but sites like the Unnamed Shipwreck, Canmore 101640, prove that’s a mistake. We love this wreck for its sheer mystery and the way it’s become part of the seabed. Descending through the green light, the outline of the ship slowly emerges, draped in anemones and dead man's fingers. It’s not a massive freighter, but the broken hull offers plenty to poke around in – think nooks and crannies that house conger eels and squat lobsters. Our favourite moments here are often spent just drifting, watching the clouds of juvenile coalfish swirl over the deck plates. This site suits divers who appreciate history and the slow reclamation of man-made objects by nature, rather than those seeking big pelagics. Visibility can be a challenge, so pick a calm day with a neap tide for the best experience. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a gannet diving overhead as you surface, a reminder of the wild beauty of this coast.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.952778, -5.375423
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Salt Pans Bay

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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