ALERT
Protected Area
Castle Point to Cullernose Point
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - ALERT offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
The Alert, a sailing vessel sunk by a German submarine in 1918, lies in 42 meters on the seabed off the Scottish East Coast. This is a dive for experienced deep divers comfortable with colder water and potentially low visibility. While we haven't seen an explosion of marine life, the wreck itself holds a certain gravitas. You'll find sections of the hull still upright, with the bow and stern showing the most detail, though time and bombs have taken their toll. Crabs and small fish shelter in the broken timbers, and the atmosphere of a century-old war grave is palpable.
Typical ALERT Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 42m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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