Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102923 - Scapa Flow, Orkney

Scapa Flow wrecks often have a story, even the unnamed ones. The Canmore 102923 is a prime example, a fascinating piece of history sitting on the seabed. We love dropping down onto its broken structure, the metalwork draped in anemones and dead man’s fingers. There’s something special about navigating the mangled plates, imagining the chaos that brought it down. Our favourite part is nosing around the debris field, where lobsters often peer out from under buckled steel and small schools of wrasse dart between the shadows. It’s a dive that suits those who appreciate historical context and the way nature reclaims man-made objects. You’ll spend your bottom time tracing the ship’s outline, feeling the chill of the Orkney water, and truly connecting with a moment in time. Expect a moody, atmospheric dive, often with decent visibility that lets you appreciate the scale of the destruction.

Location
Scapa Flow, Orkney, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
60.906258, -1.113610
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
10-30m

Marine Protected Area: Hermaness, Saxa Vord and Valla Field

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 102923

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 102923

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