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Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101732

The Yc21 wreck in Scapa Flow isn't about massive structures or deep penetration. It’s about the unexpected beauty of decay and how nature reclaims things. We love dropping onto her, usually finding decent visibility for Scapa, maybe 8 to 12 metres, which for this part of the world feels generous. She’s a smaller blockship, sunk intentionally in 1919 to block the eastern entrance, lying broken but mostly intact, often with a slight current that brings in the smaller stuff. Our favourite thing is exploring the nooks and crannies. You’ll spot Corkwing wrasse darting between plates, and we often find butterfish tucked into shadowed corners, their colours surprisingly vivid against the rust. The Light-bulb sea squirts glow on the darker sections, little pockets of bioluminescence. Keep an eye out for conger eels, too, sometimes peeking from larger openings. This wreck is fantastic for photographers who appreciate macro life and the textures of a century-old steel hull. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration rather than grand theatrics.