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Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102769

Scapa Flow holds more than its fair share of history, and while the battleships get all the glory, some of our favourite dives are on the smaller, lesser-known wrecks. The Unnamed Shipwreck, Canmore 102371, is a prime example. We've spent a few hours here over the years, and each time it reveals a bit more. The wreck itself isn't massive, but it's remarkably intact in places, with plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into. We love finning slowly along the hull, watching common lobsters scuttling back into the shadows and the intricate patterns of hairy sea-mat covering the exposed metal. It’s a dive that rewards patience. You won't find dramatic swim-throughs here, but rather a chance to really appreciate the slow colonisation of steel by marine life. Beadlet anemones cling to every surface, looking like jewels, and if you take your time, you'll spot common pipefish blending in perfectly with the kelp. It’s a calmer dive than some of the deeper blockships, making it a good choice for those newer to wreck diving in Scapa Flow, or when the weather has kicked up a bit of a fuss topside. Keep an eye out for thornback skate on the surrounding seabed, too; we’ve had some cracking encounters there.