Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101669 - Scottish West Coast

The Scottish West Coast is a proper diver's coast, and this unnamed wreck, Canmore 101669, is one we keep coming back to. We’ve always found it an atmospheric dive, tucked away in conditions that usually keep the chop down, a real bonus up here. Descending onto the wreck, you can feel the chill of the North Atlantic, but that just adds to the sense of exploration. The visibility here can surprise you; some days it's a milky green, other times it opens up to 10 metres, letting the light play over the structure. What we really love about this site is how the sea has reclaimed it. Every beam and plate is covered in a thick carpet of plumose anemones, their white tentacles swaying with the gentle surge. Look closer, and you’ll spot velvet crabs scuttling amongst the growth, or a curious conger eel peering from a darkened hold. It’s a proper expedition, suitable for divers who appreciate the history and the rugged beauty of a truly wild dive site, rather than pristine coral. We’d suggest a good torch; there are some tight spots to poke around in, and you’ll want to properly illuminate the anemones.

Location

Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

54.992268, -5.236375

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Corsewall Point to Milleur Point