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Wreck of SMS Friedrich der Grosse

There are a lot of wrecks in Scapa Flow, but the SMS *Friedrich der Grosse* hits differently. It’s not just a pile of steel; it’s a colossal, inverted fortress, a relic of a bygone era that feels genuinely humbling to descend upon. We love exploring the sheer scale of the hull plates, running our hands over the rivets that held this beast together. The light here is often an ethereal green, filtering through the water, making the enormous propeller shafts loom out of the gloom. Visibility can be temperamental, but when it’s good, you can see the distinctive Kaiser-class bow stretching into the distance. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history as much as the marine life that has now claimed it. You’ll find plenty of inquisitive wrasse darting in and out of the crevices, and the occasional common seal might even pay a visit, zipping past in the deeper sections. Our favourite part has to be tracing the outline of the massive gun turrets buried in the seabed, a stark reminder of its original purpose. This wreck truly gives you a sense of the sheer power and scale of these old battleships.