Wreck of William Carson - Scottish West Coast

The MV *William Carson* is one of those wrecks that just gets under your skin, a real powerhouse lying on its side. We love how the sheer size of the thing hits you, especially when you first drop down and those massive plates of the hull loom out of the green. It feels like you’re flying along the side of a sunken city, and there’s always some interesting feature emerging from the gloom. Our favourite part is definitely the stern. The propellers are immense, often draped in dead man's fingers, and you can spend ages just marvelling at the scale. Head inside the wheelhouse if you dare – it’s a spooky, confined space, but the light plays in fascinating ways through the broken windows. You’ll see plenty of wrasse and pollock darting through the superstructure, and we’ve spotted conger eels tucked into the deeper recesses. This site is a proper adventure dive, really best suited for experienced cold-water wreckies who appreciate a bit of history and don't mind a chill. We'd suggest hitting it on a neap tide for the calmest conditions, giving you more time to explore without fighting the current.

Location

Scottish West Coast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

55.827393, -5.838250

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Jura