Known as the 'JP Wall' due to the wreck of the John Preston which lies near the wall, this wall is very beautiful with very diverse life. The dramatic underwater cliff extends from 18 - 65 metres so divers can pick their depth. Overhangs on the wall create different environments allowing a greater variety of life and the strong currents down the Sound bring in a lot of nutrients allowing filter feeders such as peacock worms and plumose anemones to thrive. The wreck itself lies on the wall at 14-18m.
Site Name: JP Wall - Sound of Mull
When to dive
Best dived at slack water. The site is generally sheltered from the worst of the currents but is subject to tidal flows. Should be avoided in strong winds from SE-W directions.
Images
Kelp, starfish and a spider crab at the top of the John Preston Wall. December 2014.
A common sunstar (Crossaster papposus) on the colourful JP Wall. December 2014.
Common sea urchins and dead mens fingers (Alconyium digitatum) add to the array of colour on JP Wall. December 2014.