Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102556 - Scottish West Coast

The Unnamed Shipwreck, Canmore 102556, off the Scottish West Coast, is one of those dives that reminds you why we strap on tanks in these colder climes. It’s not about tropical colours here, but rather the sheer drama of a vessel reclaimed by the sea. We don't have a specific depth, but what we know is that this wreck is completely encrusted in plumose anemones, creating a stunning soft coral garden over her steel bones. Drifting over the deck, you’ll spot wrasse darting between the anemone fronds and likely a few inquisitive conger eels peeking from darker recesses. The low visibility, common here, only adds to the atmosphere; it makes the reveal of a new section of the wreck feel like an archaeological discovery. We love the way the light filters through the green water, giving everything a kind of ethereal glow. This dive is definitely for wreck enthusiasts who appreciate history and natural beauty intertwined, rather than those chasing big pelagics.

Location
Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.622585, -6.073342
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Calgary Dunes

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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