Dive site field guide
Orkney Islands, Scotland · United Kingdom
SMS Kronprinz Wilhelm
58.880° N · 3.150° W
At a glance
Best Time to Dive
May to October
Water Temperature
6-14°C / 43-57°F
Visibility
15-38m / 50-125ft
Access Type
Boat
Dive Type
Scuba
Difficulty
Advanced
Max Depth
38 m
Average depth
28 m
Nearest airport
KOI
Beneath the surface
The SMS Kronprinz Wilhelm was a massive German battleship from WWI. The wreck lies on its side, and its huge, 12-inch gun turrets are an awe-inspiring sight. This is one of the most impressive and historic wreck dives at Scapa Flow.
WWI Battleship wreckTechnical diveHuge guns
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