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Wreck of Mfv Sovereign

Diving Scapa Flow, you’re often looking at the German High Seas Fleet, but the Seriano offers something different. This isn't a scuttled warship, but a cargo vessel torpedoed in 1940. We love how intact she feels, lying on her port side at around 24 meters, her bow pointing towards the buoy. Drop down the line and you’ll see her mast reaching up, a real navigation point. Swim along the deck and you can peer into open holds, often filled with large shoals of saithe swirling in the filtered light. Look out for wolf-fish tucked into darker crevices; their grumpy faces are always a highlight. Our favourite part has to be the stern, where the prop is still in place, encrusted with colourful anemones and dead man’s fingers. The visibility here can be superb on a good day, but Scapa always requires a sturdy drysuit. This wreck is a brilliant dive for those who want a piece of wartime history that isn't from the German fleet, and it’s generally sheltered enough for confident open water divers with a bit of wreck experience.