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NUMIDIAN

The Numidian is one of those Scapa wrecks that gets overlooked for its deeper, more famous neighbours, but honestly, we love it for a quick, shallow hit. It’s a blockship, sunk back in 1914, lying in Kirk Sound. What you’re looking at now is essentially the keel and lower ribs, with sections of hull plating spread around. It's only 6 metres deep, so perfect for a long dive, or even just a snorkel if the mood strikes. Dive the Numidian on a sunny day, if you can. With good light, the kelp that’s draped over the remaining structure just glows a brilliant green. Look closer, and you’ll spot wrasse darting between the plates, and often, we see good sized shore crabs scuttling amongst the rocks. The visibility here can be superb after a few calm days, making it surprisingly atmospheric. We’d suggest a slow, methodical swim, poking into every nook. It's a great spot for newer drysuit divers getting comfortable, or anyone wanting to spend quality time on a historical piece without the pressure of depth.