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Giralda

Giralda

Orkney, United Kingdom

Depth
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70m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Giralda

The Giralda was a beautiful Steamship that sank after being under heavy air attack from German Bombers. When she sank, she took her crew with her. Due to this wrecks location, its one of the less dived sites in Orkney. Here you will find many interesting artifacts as well as an abundance in marine and coral life.

Giralda Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Deep, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

70m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

Marine Life

  • Various
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