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LENA SORENSEN

The Lena Sorensen, though small at just under 17 metres, has a real charm in Scapa Flow. We love how accessible she is, sunk right up against the shore, her stern practically begging for a shore dive entry. She’s often overlooked for the big German battleships, but that's precisely why we rate her. You get the whole wreck to yourself, usually. Sunk in 1990 after running aground in a snowstorm, she's remarkably intact for her age. You can drop down and explore her wheelhouse, a compact space that still feels like a working boat. We’ve spotted conger eels tucked into her engine room, and the holds are now home to squat lobsters and the occasional playful inquisitive seal. Visibility here can be hit or miss, typical of Scapa, but even in murkier conditions, her structure is clear to follow, and the cold water corals are starting to really encrust her hull. She’s an ideal second dive or a fantastic option for newer wreck divers wanting to get a feel for Scapa without the daunting depths.