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Wreck of Disperser

The Disperser sits quite upright in the gloom of Scapa Flow, an almost eerie perfection for a wreck of its age. We love this dive for its accessibility and just how much ship there is to see, even at modest depths. You’ll fin over thick decks, past gaping cargo holds that once carried oil, and then towards the collapsed but still impressive superstructure. The sheer scale of the ship is what grabs you first, a sprawling metal landscape now completely enveloped in life. Expect to see thick blankets of dulse and oarweed swaying gently on the currents, and then closer inspection reveals countless Beadlet anemones clinging to every surface. Saithe swim in lazy circles, often quite curious, while Common Eiders dive down from the surface, their calls muffled through your hood. Our favourite time to dive Disperser is on a slack tide, right as the light starts to filter down, illuminating the incredible colours of the sponges and soft corals that have made this wreck their home. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration, peering into every nook and cranny.