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Type: Light Cruiser Dresden II class. She was built in Hamburg over 1915 and launched October 1916. She was scuttled by her crew on 21 June 1919, together with the entire German High Seas Fleet and sank at 1645 hrs.
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Wreck Information : The Koln lies on its starboard side and is in good condition. The 6" guns on the port (22m) are pointing upwards and make a good picture.
Harbour / slip: Stromness
Travel directions: Northlinkferries 0845 6000 449. Photographic ID is required on the ferry now
Parking directions: In the car park opposite to the ferry car entrance.
Distance from harbour:
Lat / Long: East side of Cava
Chart: Admiralty Chart 35, Scapa Flow and Approaches
Depth: 36m on the seabed and 20m at the shallowest point. Great for Nitrox
Tides: Tide tables
Dive Boat: The Karin Jean Elaine Sharon Rose Sunrise Gaelic rose Invincible Halton Valkyrie
Day boats: Radiant queen
Dive Shop: Scapascuba
Accommodation: Polrudden guest house Orkney Islands Tourist Board, 01856 872856,
Suggested experience: Master diver
Other comments: With bright sunlight this can be a stunning dive as its not to deep. I was told (and he was right) to do two dives on the the Koln the first going from bow to stern and get a feel for the wreck and the second drop straight to the sea bed and slowly ascend along the deck and keep in mind where the shot line is. If its dark its a good idea to put a strobe 2 m above the highest point of the wreck on the shot line so you dont have to use an SMB.
Pub: The Ferry Inn & Flatties Bar
Created by: Finstrokes
Date: 12/5/09
Revision: 1
Thanks To: The Karin
Underwater photos: Mark Milburn
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