AJAX
Protected Area
Tennyson
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - AJAX offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Ajax, sitting at 37 metres, is a solid dive for anyone keen on a piece of wartime history off the Cornish coast. We tend to drop onto the stern first, where you can still pick out the propeller shaft leading forward. She’s a decent size at 67 metres long, allowing for a good swim-through experience in the cargo holds if you’re comfortable with overhead environments and your dive skills are dialled in. Expect to find conger eels tucked into the darker recesses, and plenty of bib and pollack darting around the superstructure. It’s a classic UK wreck dive: atmospheric, good penetration if you’re up for it, and always a few surprises from the local marine life.
Typical AJAX Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (37m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to AJAX
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Divers Down
TAL Scuba Ltd.
Mayim Mermaid Academy
Dorset Diving Services
Andark Diving
In2 Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for AJAX
AJAX Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for AJAX, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (50.44, -2.73) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
17°C
62°F · Range: 15.1–17.5°C
Air Temperature
13°C
56°F
Wind Speed
8.14 m/s
15.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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