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MISTLEY

The Mistley isn't a deep dive, at just two metres, but it's one of our favourite shore entries in Scapa Flow. This isn’t about grand exploration, it’s a detailed, intimate wreck experience, perfect for those days when the weather chases you out of the Flow’s deeper sites. We love how accessible she is, the bow practically kisses the surface at low tide. You’re diving an old steamship here, sunk back in '57. Her triple-expansion engine is still largely intact, a real treat to swim around, and we often find small lobsters tucked into the pipework. The real character comes from the way she’s settled, almost on her side, giving you some interesting angles to peek into what’s left of her holds. Visibility can swing a bit depending on the tide, but we've had some cracking dives here with 10-15 metres, enough to really appreciate the shape of the hull. Look closely at the deck plating, it’s a riot of small anemones and nudibranchs. It’s a site for a relaxed poke-around, not a fin-kicking sprint.