HMY VERONA
Protected Area
Tarbat Ness
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) - HMY VERONA offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The HMY Verona, a former steam yacht requisitioned for naval service, is a cracker of a dive if you're into Scapa Flow's deeper, less-frequented wrecks. She rests on her port side at 38 metres, a handsome outline against the gloom. We love the way the twin masts still reach out, draped in kelp like ancient rigging. Finning along her 50-metre length, you can really picture her as a luxury yacht, even with the years of growth on her hull. Keep an eye out for the plumose anemones carpeting the deck; they wave gently in the faint current, a surprisingly delicate sight in this otherwise rugged environment. Inside, the quadruple expansion engine is a massive, intricate beast, well worth a peek if your gas and deco permit. Our favourite part has to be the stern, where the prop shaft leads away, hinting at the power she once possessed. This is a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts comfortable with deeper profiles and the generally low light of the Flow.
Typical HMY VERONA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (38m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
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 HMY VERONA
HMY VERONA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HMY VERONA, 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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