UNITY
Protected Area
Spey Bay
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) - UNITY offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The UNITY wreck is a good dive for those new to Scapa Flow’s wrecks, or anyone looking for a relaxed second dive. She was a fishing vessel, sunk in 1996 while being towed, so she sits upright on the seabed at 21 metres. We’ve found her relatively intact, giving you a chance to swim around the wheelhouse and deck, often spotting wrasse darting between the metalwork and the occasional inquisitive conger eel peeking from a dark corner. Because there’s no fuel or oil on board, it feels clean, and the visibility is usually pretty decent for Scapa Flow. It’s a nice introduction to the area’s history, without the deeper depths or stronger currents you find on some of the larger German fleet wrecks.
Typical UNITY Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for UNITY
UNITY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for UNITY, 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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