Daryl’s day Monday June 19th on board (for some of it) the MV Halton Scapa Flow
First dive of the day and the deep dive for my advanced, the Brummer 462 ft 4,500 tons. Landed on a convenient platform at 30m, to carry out the skills. Time then to take a swim along the hull and came across one of the 5” guns. After the usual inquisitive inspection it was time to deploy the SMB and make the accent.
Dinner saw a visit to the Scapa Flow museum to soak up some history then off to dive the F2 249 ft 790 ton WW2 escort vessel. An advantage of this dive is you can also dive the YC21 a barge that sank salvaging the F2. Dropping down the line to the bow we were greeted by a huge cod under the hull. Following the hull along its starboard side leads to a debris field and the line leading to the barge. Marine life is in abundance here but time or the lack of it meant the retreat to the surface. Another great day and a privilege to be in such a location. The week will not be long enough, guess I’ll have to come back.
Daryl with Rob on his back. (BA)
