Scapa Flow, Orkney, United Kingdom
    East Mainland Coast, Shetland

    Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102982

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    East Mainland Coast, Shetland

    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 102982 offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA drysuit
    Marine lifeBlue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 140+ species recorded
    Water8-14°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Alright, let's talk about the Unnamed Shipwreck, Canmore 102982. We’re deep in Scapa Flow here, which already tells you a lot. This isn't a colourful reef dive, this is a dive into history, a cold, dark, captivating one. Dropping down onto this wreck, you’ll feel the chill hit you first, even through a drysuit, but that quickly gives way to the sheer presence of the thing. It's a proper hulk, metal plates draped in kelp and anenomes, and what we love most is the way the light, even on a bright day, struggles to penetrate the deeper sections. It gives the whole site a wonderfully eerie, almost reverent feel. Look out for the nudibranchs here; they seem to thrive on the metal, adding unexpected pops of colour to the monochrome greys and greens. This isn't one for beginners, the currents around Scapa can be shifty, and the sheer scale demands good buoyancy control. Our pick for this dive is mid-incoming tide; it often brings the best visibility. You’re coming here for the story etched in the steel, for the sheer weight of history, and for the quiet solitude of exploring something long lost.

    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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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102982

    Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102982 Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 102982, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (58.64, -3.16) (8km away)

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    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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