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MURRAYFIELD (POSSIBLY)

So, Murrayfield. Or possibly not Murrayfield, which is half the fun with some of these older wrecks in Scapa Flow. This one is a proper steamship, sunk in 1942 after an unfortunate encounter with the Perie Bard of Mousa in thick fog. You’re looking at a single boiler, a triple-expansion engine, and a propeller shaft that still looks ready to turn. We love the slightly spooky, almost ghostly feel of diving something that went down in wartime. The visibility, even on a good day, often has that green, atmospheric quality that perfectly suits a wreck like this. We’ve found the stern section particularly interesting, with some of the plating peeled back like tin cans, revealing the internal structure. It’s an ideal dive for those who enjoy exploring a wreck's machinery, poking around a boiler, or just sitting quietly amongst the metal, watching the wrasse pick at the anemones. Keep an eye out for a grumpy conger eel; they often favour the deeper, darker sections of the engine room. This isn't a deep dive, sitting at 20m, which makes it accessible for a decent bottom time, giving you plenty of opportunity to soak in the history.