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ISLAND LASS

The ISLAND LASS isn't for the faint of heart, or for those new to deep wreck diving, but for experienced explorers, it’s a proper Scapa Flow adventure. Lying upright at 60 meters, this old mailboat offers a stark contrast to the German High Seas Fleet, feeling more like a discovery than a well-trodden path. We love descending into the gloom, knowing she's out there, waiting. The wreck itself is remarkably intact, a testament to the cold, dark waters. You can fin along her deck, spotting the davits still in place, imagining the small boats that once hung there. Penetration is possible for trained wreck divers, into the engine room or the cargo holds, where the darkness is absolute and the silt hangs heavy. Around the superstructure, crabs scuttle through the railings, and plumose anemones bloom like ghostly flowers, especially around the wheelhouse. It’s a quiet dive, often just you and your buddy, with only the hum of your rebreather and the occasional clink of gear breaking the silence. Our favourite moment is always catching that first glimpse of her silhouette emerging from the deep blue. This isn't a dive for coral, it’s for history, for the challenge, and for the profound sense of isolation.