TENNESSEE
Protected Area
Copinsay
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) - TENNESSEE offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The TENNESSEE isn't one of Scapa's colossal blockships, but it's a wonderfully accessible dive, perfect for stretching out surface intervals or for newer wreck divers. Lying in just 10 metres, this motor vessel went down in 1940 after a collision, and what remains is a well-broken wreck, spread across a silty seabed. We've spent many an hour poking around its scattered plates and framework, finding lobsters tucked into crevices and plump wrasse patrolling the twisted metal. It's an atmospheric dive, often with good visibility, offering a tangible connection to Scapa Flow's wartime history without the deeper, more demanding aspects of some of the bigger sites.
Typical TENNESSEE 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TENNESSEE
TENNESSEE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TENNESSEE, 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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