Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102246
Protected Area
Switha
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 102246 offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
This unnamed wreck, Canmore 102246, is one of those Scapa Flow dives that just quietly impresses. We often bypass it for the bigger German battleships, but that’s a mistake. Dropping down, you hit a tangled, ghostly structure, clearly a victim of time and the strong Orkney currents. The hull is draped in dead man's fingers and colourful anemones, a riot of orange and white against the steel. We love drifting along the remains, imagining its past life, and peeking into the darker corners where ling and conger eels often lurk. It’s not about penetration here, but rather appreciating the organic transformation of a wartime relic. Keep an eye on the current; it can rip through, so slack water is our pick. This is a dive for those who appreciate the subtle beauty of a disintegrating wreck, where nature has firmly taken over.
Typical Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102246 Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102246
Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102246 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102246, 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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