Wreck Dives
The Firth of Clyde hosts a wide range of wrecks that are accessable to divers all year round. Some wrecks lie in shallow water around the 18m mark while others sit between 30m - 50m in very dark conditions.
The Clyde offers the wreck diver a choice of cargo ships and steamships, many of which are in good condition in sheltered waters. For those who prefer assistance with navigating wrecks a dive guide is available on request. For wreck diving trips in other areas click wreck diving Clyde.
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AkkA
At 134 metres in length the Akka is largest and most diveable wreck in the Firth of Clyde. The ships bow has it's least depth at the decks sitting at a comfortable 16 metres, it is completely covered in deadmens fingers, plumrose anenomes and often hosts shoals of pollock at it's furthermost point. The companionways are still accessable and makes for great swim throughs giving the diver peace of mind and reassurance an open environment provides. If you do nothing else when visiting the clyde make sure it's diving the AkkA.
Expertise Required: Advanced
Wallachia
The Wallachia is quite a formidable wreck renound for its low visibility and darkness after descending past the 10 metre mark. She sits on an even upright keel in deep water around 34 metres with the least depth being the top decks resting around 24 metres. Her holds still have beer bottles in them which are of interest to most however great care must be taken if penetration even in its shallowest form is considered.
Expertise required: Advanced
The Greenock lies in 30 metres at her deppest point to the seabed, typical depth however is between 17-23 metre. The structure is broken up at the stern but further on it is relatively intact where rows of dredging buckets can be seen on the starboard side. Overall a good dive with an abundance of sea life.
Expertise required: Intermediate to Advanced
Kintyre
The Kintyre lies in 38m-49m deep and stretches approximately 40 metres in length across a muddy seabed. It lies on its keel with bow at the shallower depths and the stern in deeper water. A good torch is essential and it will show the vivid colours of the anemones that festoon the wreck. It an excellent dive for those comfortable diving in dark conditions.
Expertise required: Advanced
The Beagle lies in an average depth of 36 m, upright on a sandy bottom with the stern pointing north-west. The stern rises 4.5m out of the sand and is covered my orange and white anenome.With reasonable visibility you can drop over the side onto the seabed where you can follow the shape of the stern which over hangs the rudder an propeller. The overhang is covered with soft corral and anenome. Care must be taken in this area as the stern tends to be fished and lines dangle from the deck.
Expertise required: Advanced
Depths range from 5 to 15m.The wreck lies approx. at right angles to the shore with only a few hull plates and part of the keel remaining. The highest part of the wreck stands 2m from the seabed. Some machinery, wood and ropes are also visible. Some interesting small artefacts and pieces of non-ferrous metal have been found.
CATALINA: (flying boat) This is the wreck most trainees dive for the first time during their 10 - 20m training for the 3rd class award. It is both safe and enjoyable even for the experienced diver. Fish life can be excellent.