Scottish Shipwrecks

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Scapa Flow 2021

5th November 2021 By Peter Moir 5 Comments

It has been 39 years since my first visit and 17 years since my last, so it was with great anticipation I recently revisited the Orkney Islands and their diving treasure, the remains of the scuttled German Fleet from WW I. Over recent years I had read several stories and heard comments that the wrecks were beginning to noticeably degrade and sink … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Brummer, CCR, Coln, Dresden, Grand Scuttle, Karlsruhe, Konig, Kronprinz Wilhelm, Markgraf, Scapa, Scapa Flow, shipwrecks

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Argyll Shipwrecks records the loss of around four hundred ships along the west coast of Scotland, from Kintyre to Mull. Stories of courage and rescue are enhanced with old photographs and detailed charts recording where to find and dive on the wrecks. The book is a unique catalogue of shipping history of the area and its legacy of shipwrecks. Buy this book here

Clyde Shipwrecks records the loss of around three hundred and fifty ships along the Clyde estuary in south west Scotland. Stories of courage and rescue are enhanced with old photographs and detailed charts recording where to find and dive on the wrecks. The book is a unique catalogue of shipping history of the area and its legacy of shipwrecks. Buy this book here

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Whisky Galore shipwreck update

13th December 2024 By Peter Moir 2 Comments

We have added some new pictures to our page for the SS Politician, one of Scotland's better known shipwrecks. Lost off Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides … [Read More...]

The blockships of Scapa Flow

17th September 2024 By Ian Crawford Leave a Comment

THE BLOCKSHIPS The story of Scapa Flow is the story of British Naval history since the late 19th century.  Chosen as the most important … [Read More...]

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