ROYAL FUSILIER
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 - ROYAL FUSILIER offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
The Royal Fusilier rests at 39 metres, a casualty of a 1941 German air attack while on its way to Leith. She’s a decent sized steamship, around 88 metres long, and lies on her side, offering a good chance to explore the superstructure. We’ve found her to be a proper wreck dive, with plenty of entry points if you’re comfortable with overhead environments. Shoals of saithe and cod often hover around the deeper sections, and we usually spot wrasse picking through the shallower bits of the hull. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind the chill of Scottish waters, a solid technical dive rather than a coral garden.
Typical ROYAL FUSILIER Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (39m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
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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