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Mad Dog Expeditions was formed to expand the experiences of divers and adventures into realms usually reserved for a select few scientists and explorer's. Deep wrecks, ice diving and cave diving, all sites represent a unique challenge. Some will add a dimension of exploration, some will reveal worlds and cultures seen by few individuals and some will demand advanced and technical training. All will contain a strong educational component to enrich and inform your participation. The common thread amongst all these goals is a real sense of adventure. More...
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DESTINATIONS » Europe » Netherlands | Scotland
Scapa Flow is in the Orkney Islands, and covers some of the United Kingdom's best wreck diving sites. During the armistice talks at the close of World War I, the German Navy was sent to Scapa Flow as a gesture of good faith. The ships were only allowed to have skeleton crews for basic maintenance.
At one point the German admiralty feared a British trick to overwhelm the skeleton crews and steal the whole fleet. Upon a prearranged signal, the skeleton crews scuttled their ships by opening the seacocks. The German fleet was later salvaged, with the exception of 7 ships which were too damaged to re-float. These seven World War I wrecks became the core attraction for an area with many excellent wrecks to dive.
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Skapa Flow Wrecks
Scapa Scuba
Scapa Skippers
Year round although summer is much better as the sun is almost directly overhead, allowing for greatest penetration of light to deeper wrecks. The average water temperature is 7.5°C (46°F) in Feb, 9°C (48°F) in May 18°C (65°F) in Aug and 10.5°C (51°F) in Nov.
The visibility is more favourable during the winter months (Dec-Mar).
Entrance to Scapa Flow at Burra Sound averages 12-20m (39-66ft) during the summer, visibility on German Fleet reduced to 10m (20-33ft).
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