TAURUS - Scottish East Coast & Borders

The Taurus is a serious wreck for serious divers, sitting deep at 50 metres off the Scottish East Coast. She was a large steamship, 124 metres long, sunk after air attacks in 1941. Down here, the structure is still impressive; you’ll find her triple-expansion engine and the four huge boilers that powered her journey from Port Harcourt to Hull. The wreck has become an artificial reef, attracting the usual suspects of northern waters – conger eels lurking in shadowed compartments and dense clusters of plumose anemones clinging to the metalwork. It’s a dive for those with experience in deeper UK waters and proper wreck penetration training, but a rewarding one for the right team.

Location
Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.823456, -2.158554
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
50m

Marine Protected Area: Crawton Bay

Nearby Dive Sites in Scottish East Coast & Borders

Nearest Dive Centres to TAURUS

Marine Life in Scottish East Coast & Borders

Home to 126 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 12 whales & dolphins, 10 seagrass & algae, 10 sharks & rays, 9 crabs & lobsters, 8 other.

Notable Species

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum depth of the Taurus dive site in Recife, Brazil?
The provided data pertains to the TAURUS dive site located off the Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, not a site in Recife, Brazil. For the Scottish TAURUS, the maximum depth is 50 meters. Information regarding a Taurus dive site specifically in Recife, Brazil, is not available in our current database.
What kind of marine life and wreck features can divers expect to see at the Taurus shipwreck in Recife?
Our data describes the TAURUS as a steam ship vessel located off the Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, sunk on June 6, 1941. Divers exploring this wreck can expect to see its significant features, including four boilers, a triple expansion engine, and a single shaft, with dimensions of 124.4m x 16.8m. The provided context does not include information on marine life for this site, nor does it contain details for a Taurus shipwreck in Recife, Brazil.
How challenging is diving the Taurus wreck in Recife, and is it suitable for beginner divers?
The data available for the TAURUS dive site, located off the Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, classifies its difficulty as "intermediate" and notes it as a "Dangerous wreck." Due to these factors and its depth of 50m, it is not suitable for beginner divers. We do not have specific information regarding the challenge or suitability for beginner divers for a Taurus wreck in Recife, Brazil.
What is the best time of year to dive the Taurus wreck in Recife for optimal conditions?
The provided data for the TAURUS dive site, located off the Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, does not include information on the best time of year for optimal diving conditions. Therefore, we cannot provide specific guidance on when to dive this particular wreck for optimal conditions, nor do we have information for a Taurus wreck in Recife, Brazil. For general advice on dive planning, you might visit our When to Dive section.
What scuba diving certifications are required or recommended to dive the Taurus wreck in Recife?
Our current data for the TAURUS dive site off the Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom does not explicitly state required or recommended scuba diving certifications. However, given its "intermediate" difficulty and 50m depth, advanced certifications are typically recommended for such dives. We do not have information regarding certifications for a Taurus wreck specifically in Recife, Brazil.
What are the typical current and water conditions like at the Taurus dive site in Recife?
The provided data for the TAURUS dive site, located off the Scottish East Coast & Borders, United Kingdom, does not include details on typical current or water conditions. Therefore, we cannot provide specific information about these conditions for this wreck, nor do we have data for a Taurus dive site in Recife, Brazil.