The V83 is a shallow Scapa wreck. She lies in two parts - bows in
8 metres and stern in 16 metres. Broken amidships, she makes a good
second dive.
Although the shallow bow section is well covered with kelp there are
hatches available for examination. The middle section has been extensively
salvaged and so is well broken up. Nonetheless there are many bits
of wreckage to be found. There is a 4 inch gun pointing upwards as
well as the remnants of one of her torpedo tubes. The stern section
is comparatively well preserved. It lies upright with an extant rudder,
an anchor and attendant prop shafts. It is possible to enter the stern
via one of the propellor guards.
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