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SS Viking

SS Viking

Orkney, United Kingdom

Depth
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68m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About SS Viking

The SS Viking was a wooden hulled Steamer that was built in Norway n 1881. She got her name from the 1931 hit movie called, 'The Viking' in which she was used as a Sealing Vessel. She sank on March 15, 1931 after an explosion blew her entire stern away. She took fire and sank shortly after, taking with her, several crew members as well as the producer of the movie, 'The Viking' A very interesting dive. Ths wreck lies right next to the SS Bothal.

SS Viking Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Deep, Reef, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

68m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

Marine Life

  • Various
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