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Wreck of Tabarka

The Tabarka, lying at around 24 metres, always feels like a proper Scapa Flow dive. She was one of the last ships scuttled in the Grand Fleet, sinking quickly in 1919 and settling on her starboard side. We love that you can really penetrate this wreck, with easy access into the engine room through the torpedo blast hole. Inside, it’s dark, but the light filtering from above plays off the growth, making the girders and machinery feel alive. The kelp outside waves with the current, creating these dramatic shadows. Look for the Alder's Necklace Shells clinging to the metalwork and those common spiny lobsters tucked into any crevice. The resident Atlantic cod are often massive, gliding around like they own the place. We’d suggest timing your dive for slack water; the currents here can be a bit frisky, making entries and exits a bit of a wrestle. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration, letting you soak in both the history and the marine life that has made it home.