Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101727
Protected Area
Rosehearty to Fraserburgh Coast
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101727 offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Gold Crown* isn’t the star of Scapa Flow, but we love it for its quiet charm and easy access. It’s a trawler, sitting upright and mostly intact on the seabed, usually around 12-15 metres, which means decent bottom time and often brighter conditions. We’ve had some cracking dives here when the visibility gods are smiling, light rays piercing the green water, illuminating the bow and stern. You can poke around the wheelhouse, often finding curious butterfish darting between the gauges, and the holds are open, home to plump common sea stars clinging to the bulkheads. It’s not a penetration dive for the thrill-seekers, but it’s a brilliant wreck for newer divers or those who just want to soak in the history without the pressure of strong currents or complex navigation. The *Gold Crown* tells its own, smaller story, a working vessel now part of the Flow's underwater landscape.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 13°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101727
Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101727 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101727, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (58.64, -3.16) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
55°F · Range: 11.4–13.8°C
Air Temperature
10°C
50°F
Wind Speed
9.26 m/s
18.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1005.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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