Dive-site story
Sunk after a collision in the Firth of Clyde, the iron-hulled steamer SS Kintyre rests upright on a silt and mud seabed. Decades on the sea floor have stripped away the wooden decking, leaving iron frames, cargo holds, and the machinery exposed. Torches reveal dense coatings of filter feeders clinging to the mast remains and deck machinery, while ambient light dims quickly on descent.
Upright iron steamship wreck with intact bow and stern profiles
Exposed compound steam engine and boiler assemblies
Dense carpeting of cold-water anemones blanketed across the hull structure
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Autumn frequently brings improved visibility after the summer plankton dies back.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumose anemoneMetridium senile | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dead man's fingersAlcyonium digitatum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Conger eelConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Squat lobsterGalathea strigosa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Edible crabCancer pagurus | Common |
Marine forecast
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