Burra Sound blockships, Scapa Flow
Marker: recorded wreck position (Date not recorded).
Key facts
| Name | Burra Sound blockships, Scapa Flow | Historic Environment Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| Sea / ocean | North Atlantic Ocean | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | Scotland | official dataset |
| Position | 58.9262, -3.3133 | official dataset (OGL v3) |
| Historic MPA | Scapa Flow (HMPA10) | Historic Environment Scotland |
| Designated | 2025-10-28 | Historic Environment Scotland |
About the wreck
This wreck is designated for its historic importance. Full details are in the official record linked below.
Diving & visiting
This site lies within a Historic Marine Protected Area designated under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010. Check the HES designation record for what activities are permitted before diving.
Location
- Recorded position: 58.9262, -3.3133 (official dataset (OGL v3); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: North Atlantic Ocean
- Nearest coast: Scotland
Wreck positions on this site are for interest only and are not for navigation. Many wrecks are war graves or legally protected: never disturb human remains or remove artefacts, and check local law before diving.
Contains Historic Environment Scotland data © Historic Environment Scotland – Scottish Charity No. SC045925 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Scapa Flow (official record)