CONSORT - Scapa Flow, Orkney

The Consort sits in shallow water, a ghostly sentinel. It’s a fishing vessel, but calling it just that misses the point entirely. This wreck feels like stepping back in time, even more so when the light filters down through the Scapa Flow green. We love how accessible it is, a perfect training ground for divers new to wrecks, or for anyone wanting to spend a long, relaxed dive exploring. Her shallow depth, around 13 meters, means plenty of bottom time. We've spent many an hour poking around the hold, imagining the nets hauled in. What really makes Consort special for us, though, is the sheer amount of life that calls her home. Cod hang out in the shadows, big ones, and the deck is carpeted in anemones and dead man’s fingers. The colours here, muted but everywhere, are genuinely captivating. If you’re looking for a deep, challenging dive, this isn’t it. But for a genuinely atmospheric wreck that tells a story, and a chance to truly connect with the history of the Flow, Consort is our pick. Just watch for old fishing line; it's still about in places.

Location
Scapa Flow, Orkney, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
57.699833, -2.956000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
13m

Marine Protected Area: Spey Bay

Best Time to Dive in Scapa Flow, Orkney

The warmest water temperatures in Scapa Flow, Orkney occur in January, averaging 8.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 8.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 8.4°C (air: 5.5°C)
  • February: 8.4°C (air: 5.3°C)
  • March: 8.4°C (air: 5.9°C)
  • April: 8.4°C (air: 6.8°C)
  • May: 8.4°C (air: 9.7°C)
  • June: 8.4°C (air: 12.4°C)
  • July: 8.4°C (air: 13.2°C)
  • August: 8.4°C (air: 13.7°C)
  • September: 8.4°C (air: 12.7°C)
  • October: 8.4°C (air: 10.2°C)
  • November: 8.4°C (air: 8.0°C)
  • December: 8.4°C (air: 5.8°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Scapa Flow, Orkney

Nearest Dive Centres to CONSORT

Marine Life in Scapa Flow, Orkney

Home to 155 recorded species including 63 reef fish, 17 whales & dolphins, 12 sharks & rays, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for CONSORT

Based on average water temperature of 8.4°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 8°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories