ANGELE (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Trebetherick Point
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) - ANGELE (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Okay, let's set expectations for the Angele, because "wreck" might conjure images of something grand. At a maximum depth of one metre, this isn't a dive you're kitting up for. We're talking snorkel or even just a good low tide walk, but don't let that deter you. This is a genuinely compelling piece of history, the remains of an 1875 sailing vessel that came to grief on Doom Bar in 1911. What you'll experience here is the skeletal timber ribs of the Angele, often exposed and barnacle-encrusted, looking like something a sea monster picked clean. It’s a stark, beautiful silhouette against the sand. We love coming here at low spring tide, when much of the structure is out of the water, allowing you to walk among the timbers and truly appreciate the scale. When the tide is in, even a few inches of water transform it, and it becomes a perfect spot for free-diving practice or just a gentle float over the timbers, where small blennies dart amongst the nooks and crannies. Keep an eye out for crabs scuttling over the sand around the wreck. It’s a very different kind of exploration, but deeply atmospheric and offers a real connection to Cornwall’s maritime past.
Typical ANGELE (POSSIBLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
ANGELE (POSSIBLY) Wreck History
Year Sunk
1911
Vessel Type
sailing vessel
Cause
grounding
Tonnage
199 GRT
The Angèle was a 199-ton French brigantine built in 1875. As a typical merchant sailing vessel of her time, she spent her life carrying cargo between ports in France and the United Kingdom, powered only by the wind and the skill of her crew.
Her final, tragic voyage took place in November 1911. While en route from Swansea to Lorient with a cargo of coal, the Angèle was caught in a fierce gale and sought shelter in the Camel Estuary. On the night of November 13th, her anchors failed to hold against the storm's fury. The vessel was dragged helplessly onto the infamous Doom Bar, a treacherous sandbar known for claiming countless ships. The powerful surf quickly broke the ship apart, and tragically, four of her five crew members were lost to the sea.
Today, the remains of the Angèle are buried beneath the shifting sands of the Doom Bar. At a depth of only one meter, this is not a scuba dive in the traditional sense. Instead, it is a historical site that can sometimes be glimpsed at very low tides or after storms have scoured the sand away, revealing a few ghostly timbers. It serves as a poignant reminder of Cornwall's perilous maritime history and the sailors who lost their lives to the power of the sea.
Nearest Dive Centres to ANGELE (POSSIBLY)
Dive shops near ANGELE (POSSIBLY)
Harlyn Dive School
Dive Newquay
Scuba 2000
Wavecrest Scuba
Viewpoint Diving Centre
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ANGELE (POSSIBLY)
ANGELE (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ANGELE (POSSIBLY), 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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