Wreck of Alcora (Possibly) - Scapa Flow, Orkney

The **Jeria** is one of those Scapa Flow wrecks that just makes you grin. We love how accessible she is, sitting upright and relatively shallow for a Scapa relic, making her a great introduction to the flow’s bigger boys. Dropping down, you’ll find yourself gliding over her stern, the prop still intact and begging for a closer look. What really sells us on the **Jeria** is the way life has taken hold; her hull is coated in jewel anemones, sparkling like scattered gems in your torch beam, and we often spot common cuttlefish drifting lazily in the holds. Swim through her engine room, an atmospheric cavern of twisted metal, and look out for the resident bull rout lurking in the shadows. We'd suggest going on an incoming tide for the best visibility, though even with a bit of particulate, the **Jeria** offers a proper dive into history and marine colonisation. She’s a fantastic pick for divers keen to explore a substantial wreck without needing extreme depths or technical skills.

Location
Scapa Flow, Orkney, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
57.591423, -1.712810
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Loch of Strathbeg

Best Time to Dive in Scapa Flow, Orkney

The warmest water temperatures in Scapa Flow, Orkney occur in January, averaging 8.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 8.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 8.4°C (air: 5.5°C)
  • February: 8.4°C (air: 5.3°C)
  • March: 8.4°C (air: 5.9°C)
  • April: 8.4°C (air: 6.8°C)
  • May: 8.4°C (air: 9.7°C)
  • June: 8.4°C (air: 12.4°C)
  • July: 8.4°C (air: 13.2°C)
  • August: 8.4°C (air: 13.7°C)
  • September: 8.4°C (air: 12.7°C)
  • October: 8.4°C (air: 10.2°C)
  • November: 8.4°C (air: 8.0°C)
  • December: 8.4°C (air: 5.8°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Scapa Flow, Orkney

Nearest Dive Centres to Wreck of Alcora (Possibly)

Marine Life in Scapa Flow, Orkney

Home to 155 recorded species including 63 reef fish, 17 whales & dolphins, 12 sharks & rays, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Wreck of Alcora (Possibly)

Based on average water temperature of 8.4°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 8°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories