HEINKEL 111
Protected Area
Gamrie and Pennan Coast
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - HEINKEL 111 offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
We love a good shallow wreck, and the Heinkel 111 in Scapa Flow delivers. It’s barely 11 metres deep, which means solid bottom time and plenty of light, even on a cloudy Orkney day. Dropping onto it, you can often make out the distinct shape of the twin engines and the fuselage before you even reach the seabed. The wings are largely intact, providing great cover for small cod and blennies, darting in and out of the structural elements. We’d suggest a slow fin around the cockpit area, where the biggest pieces of wreckage lie, imagining the plane as it was. It’s a genuinely evocative dive, a real piece of history brought to life by the Scapa Flow conditions. It suits divers looking for a relaxed, historically significant dive without the deeper demands of some of the other Scapa Flow wrecks.
Typical HEINKEL 111 Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 13°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HEINKEL 111
HEINKEL 111 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HEINKEL 111, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (58.64, -3.16) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
55°F · Range: 11.4–13.8°C
Air Temperature
10°C
50°F
Wind Speed
9.26 m/s
18.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1005.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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