Scapa Flow is one of
Britain's most historic stretches of water. Located among the
Orkney Islands, off the northeast coast of
Scotland, the natural harbor has provided shelter to ships since the
King Haaokon’s Viking fleet used the place in the 13th Century. More recently, it served as a strategically important base for the British fleets in both world wars. Dozens of German ships sunk here during WWI; consequently, some people claim it is
Europe’s answer to Truk Lagoon. Unfortunately for divers, most of the wrecks were salvaged soon after the scuttling.
However, seven large warships and four destroyers remain on the bottom of the sea bed. Ranging in depth from 30 to 150 feet, wreck diving has become a popular activity. If you’re interested, here’s an interesting list of wrecks (complete with descriptions of the dive conditions) and some small but interesting dive videos shot in Scapa Flow. If you want to check out the diving for yourself, try Dive Scapa Flow, Scapa Diving, or Stromness Diving Center.
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