B110
Protected Area
Hoy
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - B110 offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The B110, one of Scapa Flow's storied German destroyers, sits upright at a manageable 16 metres, making it a good introduction to the Flow's wreck diving. We've always found its relatively shallow depth and intact structure a comfortable dive, even for those newer to wreck penetration. You can swim down the hull, poking around open hatches and the torpedo tubes, which are still clearly visible. Over the years, the wreck has become home to plenty of wrasse and plumose anemones, their frilly polyps adding a splash of colour against the rusted steel. It’s a solid dive, offering a good sense of the destroyer's scale without demanding advanced skills.
Typical B110 Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 13°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for B110
B110 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for B110, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (58.64, -3.16) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
55°F · Range: 11.4–13.8°C
Air Temperature
10°C
50°F
Wind Speed
9.26 m/s
18.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1005.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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