Wreck of Conqueror 2
Protected Area
Fair Isle
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) - Wreck of Conqueror 2 offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The MTS Oceanos off Coffee Bay, that's a site we consistently recommend for divers who appreciate a good story with their dive. She went down in 1991, and we find the way she settled, largely intact but on her side, makes for some truly unique exploration. You’ll spend your dive navigating corridors tilted at impossible angles and swimming through cabins that feel like they've been frozen in time. What we particularly love are the sheer numbers of resident fish; the fusiliers often school so densely over the superstructure that they can briefly dim the ambient light. Keep an eye out for the resident dusky groupers, they’re big and not shy, often lurking in the deeper holds. We've also spotted some impressive undulated morays poking out from crevices. It’s a deeper wreck, so this one's for the more experienced divers comfortable with extended bottom times and potential currents, which can pick up here. We'd suggest diving it early in the morning for the best chance of settled conditions.
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 Wreck of Conqueror 2
Wreck of Conqueror 2 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck of Conqueror 2, 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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