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Scuba Diving in Scapa Flow, Scotland, UK, Europe
Dive Site: Brummer
Location: 58°53.83N, 3°09.15W
Description: 4400 ton light cruiser
Length: 140 metres (460 feet)
Depth: 21 - 35 metres (69 - 115 feet)
Visibility: 10 metres (30 feet)
Rating: *****
Be careful not too cross onto the wrong side of the wreck after leaving the shot as it lies on its side, if you do you will get an impressive view of a huge sheet of barnacle encrusted metal! On the deck are a couple of holds, both of which lead no where. However, it is possible to traverse the entire length of the vessel inside, so this corridor would be worth hunting for. There is also one spanning half of the length beginning at the bow, which did go further into the wreck, but the silt prevented any further penetration. The bridge and mast are intact, covered in rigging and wires. The rudder lies nearby on the seabed. It is upside down, with the starboard side nearly on the sea floor and the port side embedded, but large sections of the hull are exposed from blast damage. The wreckage is quite warped and twisted and because of its size it would be difficult to cover the whole ship in one dive. A few guns protrude from below the heap and the view across the seabed is of intricately criss-crossed beams. Some penetration is possible, but expect to double back on yourself.
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