Wrecks of Scapa

*JGrogan* · June 6th, 2007, 01:25 PM

The vast majority of divers end up diving the wrecks of the flow for obvious reasons, but there are quite a lot of wrecks outside that are seldom visited. As the flow is silting up, the main attractions can be less attractive!
Here is a link to some wrecks outside the flow.

Diving Scapa Flow - Sunrise Dive Charters: Wreck Page

Apart from the Hampshire, I haven't dived outside the flow. I guess for the King Edward, it would depend entirely on local conditions on the day - the weather can change quite rapidly.

Here is a link to a website that shows the current state of the wrecks within the flow (from sonar images)

http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/arti...action=display

There are three primary deep wrecsks around Orkney; HMS Hampshire (68m), HMS King Edward VII (105m) and HMS Pheasant (85m). Here is a link to a site that talks about all 3.

http://website.lineone.net/~britanni...p/ke_start.htm

You can find another list of deeper wrecks here

Scapa Flow Diving & John's Charters - Wreck Page

So, in short, there is plenty to do if you want to dive outside the flow, but we are far more dependant on weather conditions to explore these!

John.

NickToussaint · June 11th, 2008, 04:46 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by JGrogan)

The vast majority of divers end up diving the wrecks of the flow for obvious reasons, but there are quite a lot of wrecks outside that are seldom visited. As the flow is silting up, the main attractions can be less attractive!
Here is a link to some wrecks outside the flow.

Diving Scapa Flow - Sunrise Dive Charters: Wreck Page

Apart from the Hampshire, I haven't dived outside the flow. I guess for the King Edward, it would depend entirely on local conditions on the day - the weather can change quite rapidly.

Here is a link to a website that shows the current state of the wrecks within the flow (from sonar images)

http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/arti...action=display

There are three primary deep wrecsks around Orkney; HMS Hampshire (68m), HMS King Edward VII (105m) and HMS Pheasant (85m). Here is a link to a site that talks about all 3.

http://website.lineone.net/~britanni...p/ke_start.htm

You can find another list of deeper wrecks here

Scapa Flow Diving & John's Charters - Wreck Page

So, in short, there is plenty to do if you want to dive outside the flow, but we are far more dependant on weather conditions to explore these!

John.

great info John,
that is a wolrd class wreck destination allright,

Dir austria team did a nice expedition there,
here are some nice pictures (click bilder/ scapa flow oktober 2006),
Pictures illustrate in what to expect, planning wise and diving DIR use to be challenging but possible, even you may need to get a boat for your team, ship your own bottles, scooters and gas just to be sure !

*Clare Gledhill* · June 11th, 2008, 04:52 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by NickToussaint)

Pictures illustrate in what to expect, planning wise and diving DIR use to be challenging but possible, even you may need to get a boat for your team, ship your own bottles, scooters and gas just to be sure !

Which of course we have already booked if people would like to join us. Thread here

**keri.lewis** · June 11th, 2008, 04:53 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by JGrogan)

Here is a link to a website that shows the current state of the wrecks within the flow (from sonar images)

http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/arti...action=display

There are three primary deep wrecsks around Orkney; HMS Hampshire (68m), HMS King Edward VII (105m) and HMS Pheasant (85m). Here is a link to a site that talks about all 3.

http://website.lineone.net/~britanni...p/ke_start.htm

John - sorry but these 2 links don't work - the content has been moved!

lizardland · June 11th, 2008, 04:56 PM

There's a wreck guide at Finstrokes Rebreather and Scuba diving website

It's an interactive map interface thingie which is a pain in the arse to use but there's a fair bit of info there.

*Clare Gledhill* · June 11th, 2008, 05:13 PM

Divernet | SCAPA FLOW IN 3D=
Divernet | Going with the Flow=
Divernet | Wreck Tour: 14, The Köln=
Divernet | Wreck Tour: 33, The Kronprinz Wilhlem=

**neilh** · June 11th, 2008, 05:22 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Clare Gledhill)

Divernet | SCAPA FLOW IN 3D=

You may also be interested in this: WreckSight :: Home

It's a software package that allows you to view and manipulate the 3D scans as shown in the above article. Although the software and models are not yet commercially available, the trial download that is available includes a model of the SMS Brummer which is interesting to look at.

June 6th, 2007, 01:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
JGrogan(Offline) GUE Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Posts: 439	Wrecks of Scapa The vast majority of divers end up diving the wrecks of the flow for obvious reasons, but there are quite a lot of wrecks outside that are seldom visited. As the flow is silting up, the main attractions can be less attractive! Here is a link to some wrecks outside the flow. Diving Scapa Flow - Sunrise Dive Charters: Wreck Page Apart from the Hampshire, I haven't dived outside the flow. I guess for the King Edward, it would depend entirely on local conditions on the day - the weather can change quite rapidly. Here is a link to a website that shows the current state of the wrecks within the flow (from sonar images) http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/arti...action=display There are three primary deep wrecsks around Orkney; HMS Hampshire (68m), HMS King Edward VII (105m) and HMS Pheasant (85m). Here is a link to a site that talks about all 3. http://website.lineone.net/~britanni...p/ke_start.htm You can find another list of deeper wrecks here Scapa Flow Diving & John's Charters - Wreck Page So, in short, there is plenty to do if you want to dive outside the flow, but we are far more dependant on weather conditions to explore these! John.

June 11th, 2008, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
NickToussaint(Offline) New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 103	Quote: (Originally Posted by JGrogan) The vast majority of divers end up diving the wrecks of the flow for obvious reasons, but there are quite a lot of wrecks outside that are seldom visited. As the flow is silting up, the main attractions can be less attractive! Here is a link to some wrecks outside the flow. Diving Scapa Flow - Sunrise Dive Charters: Wreck Page Apart from the Hampshire, I haven't dived outside the flow. I guess for the King Edward, it would depend entirely on local conditions on the day - the weather can change quite rapidly. Here is a link to a website that shows the current state of the wrecks within the flow (from sonar images) http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/arti...action=display There are three primary deep wrecsks around Orkney; HMS Hampshire (68m), HMS King Edward VII (105m) and HMS Pheasant (85m). Here is a link to a site that talks about all 3. http://website.lineone.net/~britanni...p/ke_start.htm You can find another list of deeper wrecks here Scapa Flow Diving & John's Charters - Wreck Page So, in short, there is plenty to do if you want to dive outside the flow, but we are far more dependant on weather conditions to explore these! John. great info John, that is a wolrd class wreck destination allright, Dir austria team did a nice expedition there, here are some nice pictures (click bilder/ scapa flow oktober 2006), Pictures illustrate in what to expect, planning wise and diving DIR use to be challenging but possible, even you may need to get a boat for your team, ship your own bottles, scooters and gas just to be sure ! Last edited by NickToussaint; June 11th, 2008 at 04:47 PM. Reason: linking it

June 11th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill (Online) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,540	Quote: (Originally Posted by NickToussaint) Pictures illustrate in what to expect, planning wise and diving DIR use to be challenging but possible, even you may need to get a boat for your team, ship your own bottles, scooters and gas just to be sure ! Which of course we have already booked if people would like to join us. Thread here __________________ Clare . "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions....Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great." Interested in DIR dive training? Always happy to chat/answer questions so get in touch via PM or visit www.dirdiver.co.uk

June 11th, 2008, 04:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
keri.lewis(Offline) Back in the water.. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 386	Quote: (Originally Posted by JGrogan) Here is a link to a website that shows the current state of the wrecks within the flow (from sonar images) http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/arti...action=display There are three primary deep wrecsks around Orkney; HMS Hampshire (68m), HMS King Edward VII (105m) and HMS Pheasant (85m). Here is a link to a site that talks about all 3. http://website.lineone.net/~britanni...p/ke_start.htm John - sorry but these 2 links don't work - the content has been moved! __________________ Even a "bad" day diving beats a day in the office... Keri The more I learn.. the more ignorant I realise I am..

June 11th, 2008, 04:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
lizardland (Online) LCS Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Evidently Chickentown Posts: 593	There's a wreck guide at Finstrokes Rebreather and Scuba diving website It's an interactive map interface thingie which is a pain in the arse to use but there's a fair bit of info there. __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f***ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk The Lot isn't the only place to dive: http://www.lulu.com/content/613554

June 11th, 2008, 05:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill (Online) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,540	Divernet \| SCAPA FLOW IN 3D= Divernet \| Going with the Flow= Divernet \| Wreck Tour: 14, The Köln= Divernet \| Wreck Tour: 33, The Kronprinz Wilhlem= __________________ Clare . "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions....Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great." Interested in DIR dive training? Always happy to chat/answer questions so get in touch via PM or visit www.dirdiver.co.uk

June 11th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
neilh (Online) Haemoglobin on the bus... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Barnsley, UK Posts: 1,900	Quote: (Originally Posted by Clare Gledhill) Divernet \| SCAPA FLOW IN 3D= You may also be interested in this: WreckSight :: Home It's a software package that allows you to view and manipulate the 3D scans as shown in the above article. Although the software and models are not yet commercially available, the trial download that is available includes a model of the SMS Brummer which is interesting to look at.