Wreck of Watercress

Protected Area

Sanda Islands

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 Watercress 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 Wreck of Watercress, now that’s a site we always come back to on the Scottish West Coast. We love how the story of this old steamer, sunk way back in 1923, is so tangible when you’re down there. It’s sitting upright on a sandy seabed, mostly intact, which is always a bonus. You drop down, usually into that cool, green Scottish water, and the wreck just materialises out of the gloom. Visibility can be hit or miss, but on a good day, it’s a brilliant rummage dive. The hold is our favourite part; you can still poke around inside, imagining the cargo. Shoals of saithe often hang around the superstructure, shimmering in the ambient light. Keep an eye out for conger eels too, they’ve made homes in the deeper sections, their heads peeking out from dark corners. This one’s best suited for experienced cold-water wreck divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of current now and then.