SMS Karlsruhe Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

35Max dive depth

35.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June to SeptemberBest months

10.0–15.0 °CWater (summer)

5.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The SMS Karlsruhe is a German World War I battleship that sank in Scapa Flow in 1919. It is now a popular dive site known for its historical significance and marine life.

Divers can explore the wreck of the SMS Karlsruhe, which lies upright on the seabed. The wreck is accessible to divers and offers a chance to see various marine species that have made it their home.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None 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 Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for the wreck, macro for marine life

Location

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