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Wreck of Martis

The Martis, one of Scapa Flow's smaller German destroyers, often gets overlooked for its bigger cousins, but that’s precisely why we love it. It’s a fantastic wreck for divers who want to get a real feel for exploring without the crowds or the heavy currents that can plague some of the other sites. We’ve always found the Martis to be a wonderfully approachable dive, sitting upright and relatively intact in around 24 meters, making it great for extended bottom times. You'll fin through the superstructure, often with schooling blackfish swirling around the bridge area. We particularly enjoy poking around the stern, where the torpedo tubes are still visible, and the deck guns are usually covered in a fuzzy blanket of sea squirts and anemones. Visibility here can vary, but on a good day, the light penetrating the holds creates an ethereal glow, illuminating dogfish tucked into crevices and delicate brittlestars clinging to metalwork. It’s not just about the history; it’s about watching the wreck slowly become a living reef.