Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101805
Protected Area
Whitehills to Melrose 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 101805 offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the ‘unnamed shipwreck’ in Scapa Flow, we immediately appreciate the mystery. It’s not one of the famous German High Seas Fleet giants, but that’s precisely why we love it. This wreck, often overlooked, offers a more intimate encounter, lying broken but substantial on the seabed. You’ll find sections of hull plating draped in dead man’s fingers and anemones, creating a tapestry of colour in the ambient light. Our favourite part is poking around the scattered debris field. You might spot a sole peeking out from under a twisted metal beam or a curious crab scuttling across a barnacle-encrusted porthole. Visibility here can vary, but on a good day, the details emerge beautifully. We always suggest taking a slower dive, letting your eyes adjust, and appreciating the quiet history. It’s a dive for those who enjoy the atmospheric allure of Scapa Flow's lesser-known casualties, and it makes for a solid second or third dive of the day, a contemplative contrast to the grander wrecks.
Typical Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101805 Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101805 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101805, 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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