Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101813
Protected Area
Spey Bay
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 101813 offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
Let's be clear, "Unnamed Shipwreck Canmore 101813" isn't its real name, but it sits within Scapa Flow, and that alone tells you a story. This isn't a deep dive, making it an excellent introduction to Orkney's wreck diving without the significant overheads of some of the deeper German High Seas Fleet giants. What we love about this wreck is how approachable it is; you can spend a good amount of time exploring the structure, observing how the steel plates have buckled and twisted over the decades. You’ll see plenty of plump wrasse darting in and out of the crevices, and the anemones really thrive here, adding pops of colour to the monochrome steel. Our tip: go at slack tide. The currents in Scapa Flow can be notorious, even on shallower sites, and a calm water column really lets you appreciate the scale and the small details, like old portholes or exposed rivets. It’s a compelling site for anyone keen to touch history without needing extensive technical training.
Typical Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101813 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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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101813
Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101813 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101813, 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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