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James Barrie |
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Tabarka |
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Prince Wilhem Battle ship |
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Coln |
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June 2008 |
Same about the viz but this is a Wreck'ies heaven. The block ships have very clear water over them and and swimming through the ribbs of the ships is great. Loads to do when not diving too, with loads very old stuff to look around. all in all a great dive holiday.
Date posted: 18-Jul-2008 15:42 by: Warren_OD |
September 2007 |
This was a superb set of dives for an inexperienced diver (me) and for those with 100s of dives. Only one day blown out but even then 4 went down on the Kronprinz Wilhelm. Can I commend Andy and Ronnie on the MV Jean Elaine who provided a terrific sevice as well as hearty brunches and good cakes - thanyou, Ronnie!
Date posted: 17-Sep-2007 12:32 by: PeterC |
July 2003 |
Dived with the Diving Cellar -great service, great boat, great dving. The Orkneys are a beautiful place and if you're a wreckie you simply have to dive here.
Date posted: 10-Nov-2006 15:02 by: neatdiver |
August 2005 |
Perfect for all levels of diver qualifications. Hardly any days lost to bad weather. Very friendly crew & skippers.
Date posted: 04-Jun-2006 11:22 by: Tim |
March 2006 |
As a resident of the islands, this is an excellent to dive, even outside of the flow. Winter is the best time (except for he odd gale)
Date posted: 23-Mar-2006 17:04 by: James |
June 2005 |
This is a dive into history. The whole dive region appears to be set around the scuttled 1st world war German High Seas Fleet. If you like your wrecks this is a must. Bring a dry suit though and dont expect to see very far. The wwii bomber was superb. Cold rough waters. Fantastic wrecks.
Date posted: 11-Dec-2005 12:24 by: Stevie |
May 2002 |
Fairly new wreck in 40 + metres of water. Lots of cod, whiting and a couple of ling. Best dived on slack water.
Date posted: 31-May-2005 10:52 by: Paul |
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The Brummer and Bremse took part in a raiding operation against a convoy bound from Bergen to the Shetlands in October 1917. The Brummer can be a darkish dive because of her orientation and partly because this is a more open wreck that divers can partially enter. She lies on her starboard side with her bows slighly shallower than her stern. |
20m / 66ft |
36m / 118ft |
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Deliberately sunk: 21-Jun-1919 |
Wreck penetration is possible. |
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Not recommended for novices
Date posted: 11-Dec-2005 12:26 by: Stevie who thought that:
Only experienced wreck divers should attempt this.
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The Dresden lies in 35 metres with her nearest surface point at 18 metres. In some ways she resembles the Koln, but her stern is more intact and gives the diver a better appreciation of that area. She lists at a slighter angle than the Koln and part of her deck has rotted and dropped away to reveal some of the innards. |
18m / 59ft |
35m / 115ft |
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Deliberately sunk: 21-Jun-1919 |
Wreck penetration is possible. |
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Not for novices
Date posted: 11-Dec-2005 12:27 by: Stevie who thought that:
Only experienced wreck divers should attempt this.
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The Karlsruhe is the shallowest of the High Seas Fleet. She lies in 26 metres with a minimum depth of 12 metres. The boat is quite badly broken in places. She lies on her starboard side with her stern section relatively intact with capstans and mooring bollards still attached to a sloping quarterdeck. |
12m / 39ft |
26m / 85ft |
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Deliberately sunk: 21-Jun-1919 |
Wreck penetration not possible |
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The Koeln is in good condition, and makes for an excellent dive. The boat is in 35 metres of water and lies on its starboard side with a very slight list. Because of the orientation of the wreck, the Koeln is quite light when the sun is out and it is easy to make out many of the structures on her. |
20m / 66ft |
35m / 115ft |
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Deliberately sunk: 21-Jun-1919 |
Wreck penetration not possible |
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For less advanced divers, the wreck is good - only 27-26m, and intact, giving a lovely view of what a wreck should look like. Viz can be 20m plus. It is possible to enter a bit, but only if you know what you are doing
Date posted: 23-Mar-2006 17:08 by: james who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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The Koenig was in the 3rd Battleship Squadron. She fought at Jutland, and was hit by the British battleships. The Koenig fought in the conquest of the Baltic islands during 1917. The Koenig is virtually upside down in 40 metres of water and is now a pile of wreckage, but an excellent dive for wreck ferrets. She is big and quite intimidating. |
20m / 66ft |
40m / 131ft |
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Deliberately sunk: 21-Jun-1919 |
Wreck penetration not possible |
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First ordered in April 1912 she was launched on 21st Feb 1914 at the Germania Yard in Kiel. During November 1918 the Armistice was signed and the ship was subsequently sent to Scapa Flow where she was scuttled. She lies on her starboad maindeck with most of her superstructure embedded in the silty bottom. She is virtually upside down and the only access to her decks is from the port side at a depth of 30m plus. The first impression when you dive her is size and confusion. This wreck is enormous and the profusion of steel, wreckage and general debris is overpowering. |
12m / 39ft |
38m / 125ft |
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Deliberately sunk: 21-Jun-1919 |
Wreck penetration not possible |
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The Markgraf lies on her port side with the seabed at around 45 metres, with a least depth of around 24 metres. This is the deepest German battleship. Like all the battleships she is virtually upside down so to get underneath her means getting to the gunwales at around 38 metres. The Markgraf is an exciting and challenging dive. Its depth and position are such that good dive planning is essential. |
24m / 79ft |
45m / 148ft |
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Deliberately sunk: 21-Jun-1919 |
Wreck penetration not possible |
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A truly great dive. Sea birds at 40m!
Date posted: 24-Mar-2007 17:57 by: Brian who thought that:
Technical or decompression diving is required.
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