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Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102652

The Scottish West Coast often throws up surprises, and the ‘Unnamed Shipwreck’ – Canmore 102652 – is one of them. We love a good mystery, and this wreck delivers. Lying on a silty seabed, the ship's bones are now a canvas for life, painted in anemones and dead man’s fingers. It’s not a huge wreck, but there’s enough to explore for a solid dive. We’ve spent many an hour poking around the scattered debris, imagining the ship's last moments. Look for the cracks and crevices where wrasse and blennies have made their homes. The visibility can be a bit moody, classic Scottish diving, so a good torch is essential to pick out the details and the deeper colours. This site suits divers who appreciate history, the quiet transformation of steel into reef, and aren’t afraid of a bit of chill in the water. Our favourite part? Finding a new cluster of life on what seemed like just another piece of metal. It's a proper wreck dive, full of character.