SMS Kronprinz Wilhelm Suggest edit

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38Max dive depth

38.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

12.0–16.0 °CWater (summer)

6.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The SMS Kronprinz Wilhelm is a German battleship that sank during World War I. It lies off the coast of Scotland, offering divers a glimpse into maritime history and a unique underwater landscape.

The SMS Kronprinz Wilhelm is a German battleship scuttled in Scapa Flow in 1919, now lying upside down at around 38 meters depth.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 12.0–16.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 6.0–10.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

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

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for the wreck, macro for marine life

Location

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