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GRATITUDE

Gratitude. Even the name has a certain pull, doesn't it? This isn't one of Scapa Flow’s blockbuster German fleet wrecks, and that’s precisely why we love it. Instead, you get a fishing vessel, the kind of honest working boat that plied these waters for decades before she ran ashore in 1958. Lying at a comfortable 20 metres, she’s a beautiful introductory wreck, excellent for divers who want to explore without deep deco obligations. We've spent many a dive finning along her length, watching the light filter through the kelp forest that dances above her decks. Her stern is a jumble of twisted metal, but the bow holds together well, with the anchor chain still visible. Look closely and you’ll find plenty of life: nudibranchs in vibrant colours, inquisitive wrasse peeking from every nook, and often, a shy conger eel tucked deep inside a hold. It’s a quiet, reflective dive, a chance to appreciate the smaller details and the way the sea reclaims its own. Head here when the main wrecks are busy, or if you just want a more intimate experience with a piece of maritime history.