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KORALL

The Korall, a trawler resting upright at 16 metres, gives you a different flavour of Scapa Flow diving. She’s not one of the grand German warships, but that’s precisely why we love her. Instead of vast, dark holds, you get a wreck with incredible character, perfect for a longer bottom time and really getting to know your surroundings. Drop onto her deck and you’ll find the wheelhouse still largely intact, a rare sight in these waters. Peer through the windows into the bridge. You can even navigate down into the engine room, if you're comfortable with a bit of overhead. We always take our time here, letting our eyes adjust to the soft light filtering through the portholes, exploring every nook. The Korall is absolutely draped in life. Dead man's fingers cover almost every surface, creating a ghostly, white garden. We’ve seen conger eels poking out from pipes, and often find inquisitive wrasse nosing around the deck machinery. For photographers, it’s a brilliant site – the light penetration is good, and the details of the wreck, combined with the colourful invertebrate growth, make for some striking shots. It’s an accessible wreck, ideal for anyone who wants a proper rummage without the deeper depths or complex penetrations of the bigger ships.