Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102942
Protected Area
Fair Isle
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 102942 offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
Alright, Scapa Flow. There's a reason we keep coming back. Forget the big German battleships for a moment. Head over to the Unnamed Shipwreck, Canmore 102942. This isn’t a leviathan, but it's got character. We love how the metal has softened over time, draped in dead man's fingers and anemones. You descend into that unmistakable green gloom of Scapa, and suddenly, the outline emerges. It’s a shallower dive, which means more bottom time to really nose around. You’ll find schools of small pollack darting through the superstructure, and if you look closely amongst the plates, wrasse peer out. Our favourite is exploring the various nooks and crannies. It’s not about grand scale here; it's about the intimate details, the way the light filters through a collapsed section, illuminating a solitary sea urchin. We'd suggest aiming for a slack tide, if you can time it, just to make poking about that bit easier. It’s a cracker of a dive for those who appreciate the smaller stories within Scapa’s vast history.
Typical Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102942 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 102942
Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102942 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102942, 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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