ASTRA
Protected Area
Eigg - Laig to Kildonnan
Why dive here
With 112+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - ASTRA offers some of Scottish West Coast's richest wreck diving.
The Astra is a trawler, a solid 22 meters long, that went down in 2000. She lies upright at 57 meters on a silty seabed, her mast still reaching towards the surface. We've found her deckhouse largely intact, and the stern section is particularly interesting for a poke around. While the wreck itself is the main draw for technical divers, the resident wrasse and squat lobsters have made themselves comfortable in the wheelhouse, adding some life to the structure. It’s a good, deep dive, best for those with some wreck experience and the appropriate gas.
Typical ASTRA 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 57m 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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