BEATRIX FERNANDE
Protected Area
Gamrie and Pennan Coast
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) - BEATRIX FERNANDE offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Beatrix Fernande, a trawler that ran aground in 1955, sits broken up on the rocks near More Head. It’s a shallow dive, barely breaking the surface, which makes it an interesting snorkel or a very relaxed shore dive, if you don't mind the chill. What's left of the hull is largely flattened and scattered, but it’s been well-colonised by local marine life. We’ve seen small pollack darting through the rusted plates and plenty of crabs tucked into the crevices. It’s not a deep penetration wreck by any means, but for a calm day and an easy explore, it offers a glimpse into Scapa Flow's less dramatic, but still fascinating, history.
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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BEATRIX FERNANDE
BEATRIX FERNANDE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BEATRIX FERNANDE, 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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