Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101929 - Scapa Flow, Orkney

Scapa Flow. Just the name conjures images of steel behemoths resting on the seabed. This particular 'unnamed shipwreck' is one of the smaller, often overlooked, treasures here. We love it precisely because it's not one of the German High Seas Fleet giants, it's something more intimate, more personal. Descending onto this scattered wreck feels like stumbling across a forgotten story, bits of machinery and plating hinting at its former life. You'll glide over sections of hull, now a canvas for colourful anemones, their tentacles swaying gently in the subtle current. We’ve spotted some hefty conger eels making their homes in the deeper crevices, and the sheer number of squat lobsters clinging to the metalwork is always a delight. This site is perfect for those who've done the big fleet wrecks and now want to explore the quieter, more atmospheric corners of Scapa Flow. It really rewards a slow, observant dive.

Location
Scapa Flow, Orkney, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
57.674710, -4.114121
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Nigg & Udale Bays

Best Time to Dive in Scapa Flow, Orkney

The warmest water temperatures in Scapa Flow, Orkney occur in January, averaging 8.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 8.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 8.4°C (air: 5.5°C)
  • February: 8.4°C (air: 5.3°C)
  • March: 8.4°C (air: 5.9°C)
  • April: 8.4°C (air: 6.8°C)
  • May: 8.4°C (air: 9.7°C)
  • June: 8.4°C (air: 12.4°C)
  • July: 8.4°C (air: 13.2°C)
  • August: 8.4°C (air: 13.7°C)
  • September: 8.4°C (air: 12.7°C)
  • October: 8.4°C (air: 10.2°C)
  • November: 8.4°C (air: 8.0°C)
  • December: 8.4°C (air: 5.8°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Scapa Flow, Orkney

Nearest Dive Centres to Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101929

Marine Life in Scapa Flow, Orkney

Home to 155 recorded species including 63 reef fish, 17 whales & dolphins, 12 sharks & rays, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101929

Based on average water temperature of 8.4°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 8°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories