SS City of Columbus - New England

The SMS Bayern. What a beast. We think this is a truly special dive in Scapa Flow, a real journey into history. Dropping down onto that massive hull, the sheer scale hits you first. It's a proper battleship, lying on its side, and the visibility here can be surprisingly good, letting you appreciate the immense structure as you descend. Our favourite part is probably exploring the cavernous interior, especially if you’re comfortable with overhead environments. The light filters in, creating an eerie, almost cathedral-like atmosphere, revealing the enormous guns and twisted metal. It’s cold, yes, even in summer, so a drysuit is non-negotiable, and the currents can pick up, so check the tides. Look out for the resident scorpionfish camouflaged on the plating, and we’ve often seen curled octopus tucked into crevices. This isn't a dive for beginners; you need wreck experience and good buoyancy to truly enjoy the Bayern's secrets without disturbing anything. It’s an immersion into a moment in time, a truly humbling experience.

Location

New England, United States, North America

Coordinates

41.360000, -70.848610

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Quissett Harbor I Conservation Restriction