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Scapa Flow Diving Centre is one of the oldest established diving centres in Orkney. |
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The present boat is the MV Crusader, a 63 ft converted side netter built of larch on oak frames to withstand the rigours of the north sea. |
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She was built by Dawsons of Seahouses for a Major Leng of Scarborough and put into service as a North Sea offshore fishing vessel. She is noticeably wide in the beam and provides a very stable dive platform, powered by a turbo charged 350hp Cummins marine diesel the MV Crusader is capable of nine knots whilst running smoothly with little vibration or noise. MV Crusader has a fully fitted out wheelhouse, with all navigation aids and electronics and also carries all relevant safety equipment to MCA standards. |
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A fully fitted galley, two below deck heated saloons, a wet change area on deck, flushing toilet facilities, onboard Nitrox, onboard compressors and 02 clean cylinders all combine to make MV Crusader a comfortable and safe dive vessel of the highest quality. |
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... what ever your grade, come along and enjoy diving Scapa Flow. |
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You can experience the unique and exciting dives Scapa Flow offers. Whether you are a novice or and experienced diver, you will find a dive to exhilirate you and bring you face to face with German and British history. Take a step into the past and see 25000-ton battleships of the Grand German fleet or enjoy more scenic dives and strategic blockships that are too numerous to mention. So what ever your grade come along and enjoy diving Scapa Flow. |
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Call: 01856 852985 or
email: kenny.peace@scapaflowdivingcentre.com for availability and prices.
22 Hillside Park, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3HJ
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Some Our Dives In Scapa Flow |
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Koln, 551-ton light cruiser (in 35 metres of water) mostly intact. |
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James Barrie in 43 metres of water |
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The F-2 (Escort Vessel) and 550 ton wooden barge |
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The Dresden, 5531-ton light cruiser (in 27-38 metres of water) Rated 15th in top 100 wrecks. |
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The Karlsruhre, 5300-ton light cruiser (in 27 metres of water) built 1916 capable of 28 knots. |
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The Brummer, 4300-ton, light cruiser / mine layer (in 28 metres of water) |
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SMS Margraf, Konig Class battleship, 25400-tons, 175m length (in 47 metres of water). |
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SMS Kron Prinz Willhelm, 25400 ton, sister ship of Margraf. |
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SMS Konig, 25400 ton Konig Class battleship, (in 40 metres of water on her maindeck). |
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HMS Strathgarry in 58 metres of water |
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Block Ships |
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Tabarka, upside down in 15m of water. |
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Doyle, a single screw steamer, on an even keel, 3 deck levels covered in marine life. |
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Gobernador Bories, teeming with life, take a camera on this dive. |
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