Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101929
Protected Area
Nigg & Udale Bays
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 101929 offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
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.
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 101929
Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101929 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 101929, 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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