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Wreck of Evergreen

Evergreen, a German auxiliary vessel scuttled in 1946, offers a haunting dive. We like to drop down the bow, which sits in about 25 metres. From there, you can trace the intact railings and superstructure back towards the stern. It’s not a huge wreck, so you can really take your time to explore the nooks and crannies. We particularly love the wheelhouse, still largely intact, and the engine room, which has some surprisingly accessible spaces for properly trained wreck divers. What really sells Evergreen for us, though, is how nature has reclaimed it. The cold, nutrient-rich waters of Scapa Flow mean a constant feast for the anenomes and dead man's fingers clinging to every surface. You'll often find conger eels peering out from open doorways and huge pollack patrolling the decks. It's a proper Scapa Flow wreck – a piece of history that's now a living reef. Best dived on a slack tide, naturally, to avoid those infamous Orkney currents.