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DRESDEN

Dresden. Now, this is a wreck we always look forward to diving in Scapa Flow. Lying on her port side at 27 metres, she’s a big beast, 151 metres of German light cruiser from the Great War. You descend into that cool, green Orkney water and she just materialises, a huge dark shape. The sheer scale is what hits you first. We love exploring the forward section, poking around the bow where the anchor chains spill out. You can often spot conger eels in the deeper crevices, their heads peering out. The plating is starting to peel back in places, creating these fantastic hideouts for squat lobsters and crabs. It’s not about bright colours here; it’s about the atmosphere, the history, and the way the light filters through the structure. Our favourite part is finding the deck guns, still pointing skyward from her port side, now encrusted with soft corals. It's a dive that really suits those who appreciate historical wrecks and the sense of immersion they provide. A good torch is essential; it brings out the details and illuminates the deeper parts of the penetration points, though we’d suggest leaving serious penetration to those with specialist training.