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Wreck of Carmania II

The Carmania II, an old blockade runner, sits upright in Scapa Flow, and honestly, we think she’s a little underrated. You drop onto her deck at about 18 metres, and it's a genuine thrill to follow the line down to her deeper sections. What we love about this dive is the intact bow, still recognisable, even after all these years at the bottom of the Flow. Her holds are open, gaping black mouths now, but easily penetrable for those with the right training. Keep an eye out for the resident conger eels tucked into every dark crevice – some of them are massive. The metalwork is completely draped in dead man's fingers and colourful anemones, making the whole structure feel more like a reef than a ship. We’d suggest a strong torch, not just for the penetrations but to really make the colours pop in the often murky Scapa Flow conditions. It’s a dive that rewards careful exploration, suited for divers comfortable with colder water and overhead environments.