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INVERLANE (BOW SECTION)

The Inverlane's bow section is one of our favourites in Scapa Flow, especially for a shallower dive. It’s sitting upright in about 10 metres, so you get plenty of bottom time, which we always appreciate. This isn't a delicate wreck; it’s a big, robust piece of a tanker, deliberately sunk as a blockship, and that brute strength is part of its charm. You can swim through a few open sections, feeling the cool water swirl around the bulkheads. We often find conger eels tucked into the darker recesses, their heads peering out, curious but usually staying put. The metalwork is completely encrusted with plumose anemones, creating these soft, feathery white gardens that sway gently with the surge. Look closely for nudibranchs, especially in late spring, munching away on the anemones. It’s a site that suits divers who enjoy a relaxed pace, those who like to poke around and really appreciate how nature reclaims these man-made structures. It's an easy dive, great for knocking off some rust or just enjoying a calm afternoon under the waves.