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GRETAFIELD (FORE PART)

The *Gretafield*’s fore part is one of those Scapa Flow wrecks that we think gets unfairly overlooked. She’s shallow, only ten metres, which means even on a shorter dive you get a good long look. We really love the sense of history here, imagining the tanker ablaze for days after the U-boat hit her. What’s left is surprisingly intact in places; you can poke around the bow section, with her plating ripped open in testament to the explosion. We’ve had some fantastic dives here when the sun pushes through, illuminating the dark interior spaces and highlighting the anemones that coat every surface. Look for the massive amount of pollack darting through the structure, and we’ve often spotted conger eels tucked into the deeper recesses. This spot is brilliant for newer wreck divers or photographers wanting an extended bottom time without deep deco. Just watch the tide, as the current can pick up around the Flow.