B/V (AR) SCOTT
Why dive here
With 33+ marine species recorded in the area - including sperm whales - B/V (AR) SCOTT offers some of Mar del Plata's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-21°C, warmest January, February, March.
The B/V (AR) SCOTT isn't your typical deep wreck dive, and that's exactly why we love it. Sitting in just two metres of water right off Mar del Plata, this old fishing vessel offers a genuinely unique perspective. Forget your BCD and heavy gear, this is a snorkel or freedive site, perfect for a relaxed afternoon exploring history. You'll float above the hull, clearly seeing the stern and engine room, which are surprisingly intact given the shallow depth and Atlantic waves. We've spent hours here, just drifting, watching the kelp sway around the broken superstructure like underwater flags. Schools of anchovies dart around the rust-stained metal, and we often spot spider crabs scuttling over the plates. It’s a photographer’s dream, especially on a sunny day when the light dances through the surface chop and illuminates every detail of the wreck. Our favourite time to visit is mid-morning, just after the sun has warmed the water a bit, making the surface glare less intense. It’s not about big pelagics here, it’s about the intimacy of a shallow wreck, a piece of maritime history reclaimed by the sea.
Typical B/V (AR) SCOTT Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 14°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
B/V (AR) SCOTT Wreck History
Year Sunk
1981
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
storm
The B/V Scott was a 25-meter steel-hulled fishing vessel that met its end during a violent storm on February 15, 1981. Battered by fierce waves while trying to enter the port of Mar del Plata, the ship was overcome and sank just off the southern breakwater. The wreck now rests in the shallows, making it an accessible, albeit challenging, site due to its location in the surf zone.
Lying at a maximum depth of just 2 meters, the Scott is heavily broken up after decades of being worked over by the relentless surge. Divers and snorkelers can explore the scattered remains of the hull, engine, and other machinery spread across the sandy bottom. Though fragmented, the wreck has become a small but lively artificial reef, attracting schools of fish and other local marine life, offering a dynamic and interesting shallow water exploration for those prepared for the coastal conditions.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for B/V (AR) SCOTT
B/V (AR) SCOTT Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for B/V (AR) SCOTT, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-38.05, -57.5) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
14°C
56°F · Range: 11.1–16.9°C
Current Speed
2.83 cm/s
Direction: SE (135°)
Salinity
0 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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