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LAKE NEUCHATTE

The Lake Neuchatte, one of Scapa Flow's blockships, offers something a bit different from the deeper German fleet. We love it because it’s shallow, accessible, and feels like a proper piece of history you can touch. At only five metres, it’s an ideal second dive or a fantastic spot for newer wreck divers to get comfortable. Diving the Lake Neuchatte, you’ll find yourself finning over a steel hull draped in kelp. The structure is broken, revealing ribs and frames that create shadowy swim-throughs. Look for the large propeller, often bustling with blennies and small crabs. Dogfish are common here, often found resting among the wreckage, and if you’re lucky, you might spot an inquisitive grey seal popping by for a look. We always suggest going at slack water; the currents can pick up, making it less enjoyable. It’s a great site for photographers too, with that shallow ambient light really bringing out the greens and browns of the kelp. While it’s no German battleship, the Lake Neuchatte tells its own story of Scapa Flow, offering an intimate wreck experience.