Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101714 - Scapa Flow, Orkney

The Unnamed Shipwreck, Canmore 101714, is one of those Scapa Flow wrecks that truly gets under your skin. We love it because it’s not one of the massive cruisers, but a more intimate dive. Dropping down, the visibility is often a grey-green, the light filtering dimly, but then the hull emerges, draped in dead man’s fingers and anemones. You’ll find yourself finning through schools of saithe, so thick they almost obscure the structure, and conger eels peer from every dark recess. Our favourite part is exploring the holds – they’re fairly open, making for easy, atmospheric penetration, and the sense of history is palpable. It’s a dive that suits those who appreciate the quiet dignity of a wreck taken by the sea, rather than just its sheer size. Keep an eye on the current; it can pick up, so timing your dive for slack water is always a good move.

Location
Scapa Flow, Orkney, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
57.785835, -1.583757
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Cairnbulg to St Combs Coast

Best Time to Dive in Scapa Flow, Orkney

The warmest water temperatures in Scapa Flow, Orkney occur in January, averaging 8.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 8.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 8.4°C (air: 5.5°C)
  • February: 8.4°C (air: 5.3°C)
  • March: 8.4°C (air: 5.9°C)
  • April: 8.4°C (air: 6.8°C)
  • May: 8.4°C (air: 9.7°C)
  • June: 8.4°C (air: 12.4°C)
  • July: 8.4°C (air: 13.2°C)
  • August: 8.4°C (air: 13.7°C)
  • September: 8.4°C (air: 12.7°C)
  • October: 8.4°C (air: 10.2°C)
  • November: 8.4°C (air: 8.0°C)
  • December: 8.4°C (air: 5.8°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Scapa Flow, Orkney

Nearest Dive Centres to Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101714

Marine Life in Scapa Flow, Orkney

Home to 155 recorded species including 63 reef fish, 17 whales & dolphins, 12 sharks & rays, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101714

Based on average water temperature of 8.4°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 8°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories