About this site
The world's greatest wreck diving location, home to seven remaining German High Seas Fleet warships scuttled in 1919. Includes three König-class battleships (SMS König, Markgraf, Kronprinz Wilhelm) and four cruisers. A pilgrimage site for wreck divers.
Conditions
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Orkney Islands, Scotland
- Max depth
- 12–45 m
- Visibility
- 5–20 m
- Water temperature
- 4–14°C
- Difficulty
- Intermediate to Advanced
- Best season
- April to October
- Type
- Wreck
- Suitable for
- Scuba
- Dive types
- Wreck
- Marine life
- Seals
- Jellyfish