ASTA
Protected Area
Isle of May
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - ASTA offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
The Asta is a solid wreck dive off the Scottish East Coast, sitting upright at around 60 metres. She was a steamship, built back in 1883, and went down in 1927. We find her a quiet, dignified dive. You'll drop onto her deck, still largely intact, with the two boilers and triple expansion engine a clear focal point. Over the decades, crabs and lobsters have made homes in the deeper sections, and you’ll often spot shoals of coalfish weaving around the superstructure. It's a dive that suits experienced wreck enthusiasts comfortable with deeper profiles and cold water.
Typical ASTA 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 60m 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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