Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 196023
Protected Area
Loch of Strathbeg
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 196023 offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the "Unnamed Shipwreck" in Scapa Flow, you’re hitting a piece of history. This particular wreck, Canmore 196023, isn't as famous as some of its neighbours, but that's part of its charm. It’s a broken, spread-out site, more of a debris field than a single, intact vessel, with sections of hull plates, twisted metal, and machinery scattered across the seabed. Look closely and you’ll find plenty of squat lobsters tucked into crevices and the occasional inquisitive wrasse darting past. We'd suggest this one for divers who appreciate the quieter, more contemplative side of wreck diving, where the discovery is in the details rather than the grand scale. Visibility can be a bit variable, as it often is in Scapa, so pick your day.
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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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 196023
Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 196023 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck of Unnamed Shipwreck - Canmore 196023, 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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