Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102407

Protected Area

The Maidens

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 Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102407 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 Canmore 102407, an unnamed wreck off the Scottish west coast, isn't about tropical fish or shallow reefs. This is a dive into history, a genuinely atmospheric experience. We love the sheer mystery here; no one’s entirely sure what ship this was, adding a layer of intrigue as you fin across the seabed. The wreck itself is broken, spread across the dark sand, but the timbers are remarkably preserved in the cold water. You'll find yourself gliding past ribs and decking, now home to enormous plumose anemones, their feathery crowns swaying in the gentle surge. Look for the lobsters lurking in shadowed crevices; they’re often giants here. This site suits divers who appreciate a quiet, contemplative exploration, where the story of the sea feels palpable, and the marine life, though not colourful, is wonderfully rugged. Visibility can be a mixed bag, but when it's good, around 10-15 metres, the sheer scale of the scattered debris is striking.