Highlands & Islands Diver named after body found near Scapa Flow in Orkney The 70-year-old was reported missing on September 28. By Louise Glen October 25 2023, 8:42 am October 25 2023, 8:42 am Share Diver named after body found near Scapa Flow in Orkney Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6232628/scapa-flow-diver-death-orkney/ Copy Link The body of a diver has been found after he was reported missing while diving in Scapa Flow. Image DC Thomson. A Manchester diver has been named as the victim of a diving incident at Scapa Flow in Orkney. Police said the body of 70-year-old Paul Smith from the Greater Manchester area was recovered last Monday. He was reported missing after he dived near the wreck of the German battleship SMS Markgraf on September 28. A team of Royal Navy divers were drafted in to help Police Scotland search for the body. It is understood that Mr Smith’s body was recovered close to the island of Cava. Mr Smith’s relatives have been informed.
