SMS König Suggest edit

Scapa Flow Suggest · Scotland, Orkney Isles, Scapa Flow Suggest

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40Max dive depth

40.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

10.0–15.0 °CWater (summer)

5.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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SMS König is a German battleship scuttled in Scapa Flow in 1919, resting at about 40 meters and is a prominent wreck dive for experienced divers.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 10.0–15.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 5.0–10.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand silt wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use wide-angle lens for wreck shots, explore different angles for best light.

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