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PONTOS

The Pontos isn’t about grand exploration. This blockship, sunk shallow in Water Sound, offers a different kind of Scapa Flow dive. We’re talking about a quick, engaging dip, often a perfect second dive after a deeper wreck. It’s barely 10 meters down, meaning sunlight still filters through, painting the deck plates and collapsed superstructure in a muted green glow. What we love about the Pontos is its accessibility and the sheer density of life that calls it home. You'll weave through the skeletal remains of its bow, spotting massive squat lobsters tucked into every crevice, their antennae twitching in the gentle surge. The twin boilers are a particular highlight, shrouded in kelp and often surrounded by schools of small pollack. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs, especially the lemon peel variety, clinging to the rust-coloured metal. It’s a site for photographers seeking macro subjects, or for those new to wreck diving who want to experience Scapa's history without the depth. We'd suggest going at slack tide for the clearest views.