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HASSETT

Hassett, a trawler that went down in 1953, offers something a bit different for Scapa Flow. It’s a shallow dive, barely kissing two metres, meaning you get fantastic bottom time, especially if you’re trying out a new camera rig. We often bring our open water students here for their first taste of a wreck, but honestly, it’s just a great place to potter about. You’ll find the Hassett’s remains spread out, not a big intact structure, but that’s its charm. The stern is probably our favourite, with its big propeller shaft and rudder now home to blennies peeking out of every crevice. We’ve seen small pollack darting through the twisted metal plates and a surprising number of sea slugs on the calmer days. The boilers, once the engine of the ship, are particularly impressive. We love tracing the outline of the old decking, imagining it fully formed while the kelp sways around us. It’s an easy, relaxing dive, perfect for a second dip after something deeper, or for anyone who just wants to soak up the atmosphere of a piece of history resting on the seabed.