LYNNE ANNE
Protected Area
Moray Firth
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - LYNNE ANNE offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Lynne Anne might be small, just a 6.7m yacht, but don't let that fool you. This isn't a "go deep to see big" kind of dive. She sits upright at a gentle 16 metres, making her perfect for newer wreck divers or anyone who just wants to spend a good hour poking around without worrying about deco. We love the way the light catches her mast and rigging, often draped in kelp that sways with the gentle surge. It creates this eerie, almost ghostly silhouette against the greenish Scapa Flow water. You’ll find squat lobsters tucked into every nook and cranny, and if you look closely, butterfish often dart through the hull. Our favourite part? Peeking inside the tiny wheelhouse. It’s surprisingly intact, a real time capsule, offering a glimpse into the last moments of a boat that simply... sank. It's a quiet, reflective dive, a nice contrast to the huge blockships nearby. We'd suggest pairing it with a drift along the nearby shoreline for a complete Scapa Flow experience.
Typical LYNNE ANNE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 13°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for LYNNE ANNE
LYNNE ANNE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for LYNNE ANNE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (58.64, -3.16) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
55°F · Range: 11.4–13.8°C
Air Temperature
10°C
50°F
Wind Speed
9.26 m/s
18.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1005.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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