Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102712 - Scottish West Coast

The Scottish West Coast is a rough beauty, and while Canmore 102712, this unnamed wreck, might not have the dramatic history of some of its neighbours, it holds a quiet charm. Dropping onto her, you immediately feel the cold embrace of the Atlantic, a real contrast to sunnier climes. We’ve always been drawn to how thoroughly the sea reclaims these old vessels here. Her structure is well-broken, sure, but that means more nooks and crannies for exploration. We love poking around the mangled plating, imagining what she once was. What you see now is a wreck that's become an artificial reef, home to decent-sized conger eels peeking from dark holes and plumose anemones waving like ghostly fingers in the surge. Visibility can be a challenge – this is Scotland, after all – but when it's good, say on a slack tide after a spell of high pressure, the light filtering through the kelp forest that often surrounds her is something else. Our favourite time to dive her is on a calm, overcast day; the diffused light really brings out the colours of the anemones and soft corals. This is a dive for those who appreciate the somber beauty of cold water wrecks, happy to explore without expecting grand intact structures.

Location

Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

55.621075, -5.027045

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Corrie Foreshore and Limestone Mines