Diving
Kronprinz Wilhelm Dives
I've dived the "Kronprinz Wilhelm" 3 times:
| Dive number | Date | Site | Location | Area | Country | Wreck | Freshwater | Depth (m) | Bottom time (min) | Total time (min) | Divers | Quality | Summary | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
117
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4 Aug 1982 | Kronprinz Wilhelm | Scapa Flow | Orkney | Scotland |  |
36 | 14 | 17 | Iain Hosking, Susan Playfair |  |
Vis poorer - 6m. Down buoy line to hull, where we shifted the shot and cut it free from the wreck. Up hull side of wreck towards bows - in and out of holes in the hull plates. Over hull to deck. Found two guns and a doorway in. Susan found a divers belt and gloves (standard divers dress type). No stop dive. | own, twin 60s | |
| 136
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4 Jul 1983 | Kronprinz Wilhelm | Scapa Flow | Orkney | Scotland | |
34 | 20 | 30 | Iain Hosking, Robin Gray | |
Had a day off for sinuses to recover, and modified Draeger valve with a bit of rubber, so everything now OK. Down shot line to hull side, quick look around engine room area, but no brass telegraphs so over to deck side and saw 6 inch guns and other bits. Good blast back to Stromness in new boat. Sea rough. | twin 60s, extra 4lbs weight | |
| 282
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2 Jul 1986 | Kronprinz Wilhelm | Scapa Flow | Orkney | Scotland | |
36 | 23 | 40 | Iain Hosking, Kenny Jack | |
Very satisfying first dive of the trip since we immediately hit the aft 12 inch gun turrets. Also saw two of the 6 inch guns and worked our way into the hull. Weather - somewhat chilly and foggy. Vis - good with bits in it. Not much sea life but some phosphorescence. | own, twin 55s, -4lbs, ie 24lbs total. |