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 Bexley sub-aqua clubs 2008 trip to scapa flow Inside the block ship Tabarka 3112 views |
 Edited version this time, still a bit shaky and indistinct in places, but a wonderful dive in sensational viz. Allander divers October 2008 403 views |
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 10 members from the Coatbridge Sub-Aqua Club dived the German High Seas Fleet in October 2008. The ships featured in the video are; the Brummer; the Dresden; the Flottenbegleiter (F2 and barge); the Karlsruhe; the Tabarka (block ship in Burra Sound); and the Kronprinz Wilhelm; 3092 views |
The Tabarka, Scapa Flow
Many divers visit Scapa Flow with the intention of diving the ‘big seven’ German battleships and light cruisers, but the blockships of Burra Sound should definitely not be missed.
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As they are at shallower depths, they make excellent second dives, particularly towards the end of the week when nitrogen levels are high. The greater light penetration also affords fantastic photo opportunities. Due to their position at the entrance of the Flow, currents can be very strong and slack water is a must. These strong currents ensure that the visibility is always excellent as any silt is washed far away. The Tabarka, a 2,600-tonne Dutch freighter, lies upside-down on the sea bed at approximately 15m. Penetration is simple (in fact, it’s the only way to completely avoid the tidal currents) thanks to large holes in the bow that lead you through to the picturesque engine room. Many interesting features can be found inside – notably two large boilers – while every surface is decorated with sponges and anemones. The atmosphere inside the wreck is simply magical: the light streams in through the portholes, which increase in size each year – another side effect of the same strong currents that caused the collapse of the nearby Inverlane eight years ago. We can only hope that the Tabarka can stand the test of time and continue to be enjoyed for years to come.