United Kingdom · Scapa Flow, Orkney

SMS König

Best time to dive

May to September

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not viable - large inverted battleship wreck from 24-40m

Safety notes

Completely inverted wreck with collapsed structural sections (particularly at the bow), extensive debris and exposed sharp metal; confined penetration spaces require appropriate training

Permits & fees

No per-dive permit required; protected monument status - artefact removal prohibited

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Stromness

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.