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Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101716

Scapa Flow holds more secrets than just the German High Seas Fleet, and the Unnamed Shipwreck (Canmore 101716) is one of our favourite lesser-known dives. Lying in relatively shallower water, this wreck is a fantastic introduction to Scapa’s ghost fleet without the deeper challenges of the big battleships. We love how light filters down, illuminating the skeletal ribs of the hull, now completely encrusted in plumose anemones – the colours are incredible, a creamy white against the dark steel. You can easily spend a whole dive exploring the various sections, poking your head into what might have been cargo holds or crew quarters. It’s home to a surprising amount of life, too. You’ll spot crabs scuttling in the shadows and inquisitive wrasse darting between the metal plates. The visibility here can be quite good on a slack tide, offering a real sense of the wreck’s former scale. It’s perfect for those looking for a relaxed, atmospheric wreck dive, allowing plenty of time for photography without battling the notorious Scapa currents.