

Best for intermediate divers, Up to 15m, shore entry, mild current.
Bonawe Quarry is a shore-accessible dive site located in a natural harbour featuring manmade structures. The site is known for the wreck of the Fore Derrick, a small fishing boat resting in approximately 14 to 15 metres of water. Divers can access the site via a slipway, following a mooring line from 5 metres depth to reach the vessel. The wreck offers the opportunity to explore the wheelhouse, though precise buoyancy control is required to prevent silt out. Conditions at this site are variable with mild currents and cold water temperatures. Due to the presence of wreckage and potential for entanglement, this site is suited for intermediate divers.
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Depth
Up to 15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Sep
The wreck of the Fore Derrick lies in approximately 14 to 15 metres of water.
No, this site is recommended for intermediate divers due to the presence of wreckage and the risk of silt out.
Access is via a shore entry from the slipway, where a mooring line in 5 metres of water leads out to the wreck.
The best months to visit Bonawe Quarry are May and September.
Divers should be aware of cold water, the risk of entanglement on the wreck, and the potential for silt out.
The best months to visit Bonawe Quarry in Oban are May and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Bonawe Quarry in Oban typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.