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.

