TAURUS (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Milton Ness
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - TAURUS (POSSIBLY) offers some of Scottish East Coast & Borders's richest wreck diving.
Dropping onto the Taurus, you're immediately struck by the sheer scale of this steamship. Lying at 58 metres, it’s a serious dive, but the reward is a vast wreck spread across the seabed. We often find ourselves drawn to the engine room, with its impressive triple-expansion engine still largely intact, four boilers nearby adding to the industrial feel. Schools of saithe move through the superstructure, and ling tuck themselves into the deeper recesses. It’s a dive for those comfortable with depth and who appreciate exploring a piece of maritime history.
Typical TAURUS (POSSIBLY) 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 58m 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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