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EMERALD WINGS

Emerald Wings, one of Scapa Flow's shallower blockships, always gives us a good feeling. It's an easy dive, sitting at a maximum depth of 5 metres, making it perfect for a relaxed hour or two. We love taking new drysuit divers here, letting them get comfortable with the kit while still exploring some proper history. You'll find her stern poking out of the water at low tide, a stark reminder of Scapa's wartime past. Underwater, the hull's ribs are draped in kelp, creating a swaying green forest that catches the light. We often spot wrasse darting between the plates, and the occasional curious seal will pop its head around a corner. It’s an interesting contrast to the deeper wrecks; here, the light penetrates right to the seabed, revealing details you might miss in the gloom elsewhere. Our tip: go at high tide on a sunny day. The visibility is usually best, and the light filtering through the kelp is just something else. It feels less like a wreck and more like an artificial reef that’s been there forever.