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EYFIRDINGUR

Eyfirdingur is one of Scapa Flow's lesser-known wrecks, probably because she’s so shallow. But honestly, we love her for it. This isn't a deep dive, or a long one, at just three metres, but it’s an ideal way to spend an hour when the weather’s a bit choppy for the deeper stuff. She was a wooden lugger, built in France in 1908, eventually sinking in 1952. The wreck itself is well broken up, mostly ribs and deck timbers, scattered across the seafloor. What we really enjoy here is the way light filters through the kelp, making the green water glow, illuminating the skeletal remains of the ship. Look closely and you’ll find plenty of crabs tucked into crevices, some plump lobsters, and often a curious seal zipping past. It’s perfect for newer drysuit divers, or anyone who just wants a relaxed exploration of history without the pressure of depth or deco. Bring a torch, even in the shallows, to peer into the darker corners.