ANGELISE 2 - Cornwall & Devon

The *Angelise 2* is a proper piece of wreckage, sitting upright and mostly intact on the seabed at 59 metres. It’s a trawler that went down in ’88, so it’s had plenty of time to get properly encrusted. We love it because it’s big enough to warrant multiple dives, especially if you want to explore the hold and wheelhouse properly. The sheer size of the winches and fishing gear still in place really gives you a feel for its working life. This is a site for the technical diver, no question. The depth means you’re looking at longer decompression times, but it’s worth it. Visibility around here can vary wildly, so aim for slack water and a rising tide if you can swing it – that’s usually when we find the best conditions. Expect to see plenty of pollack and conger eels making homes in the deeper sections, and the deck often has a scattering of jewel anemones adding some colour. If you're into history and deep wrecks, the *Angelise 2* offers a rewarding dive.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.015500, -3.027333
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
59m

Wreck History - ANGELISE 2

Year Sunk
1988
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
unknown
Tonnage
156 GRT

The Angelise 2 was a 156-ton French trawler that plied the often-challenging waters of the English Channel. Compared to the many historic wartime casualties that litter this seabed, the Angelise 2 is a relatively modern vessel, representing the tough and demanding world of commercial fishing in the late 20th century.

On October 1, 1988, the Angelise 2's career came to an abrupt end. While the specific details of its loss are not widely recorded, it is believed the vessel foundered after taking on water in heavy seas, a constant peril for ships of its type. It sank to the bottom of the channel, far from shore, where it would remain undisturbed for years.

Today, the Angelise 2 is a prized destination for technical divers exploring the deeper waters off the coasts of Cornwall and Devon. Resting upright and remarkably intact at a depth of 59 meters, it presents a formidable and rewarding challenge. This is a dive reserved for experienced, trimix-certified divers who are rewarded with the sight of a perfectly preserved trawler. Divers can explore the wheelhouse, fishing gear, and nets still draped over its stern, all of which are now encrusted with marine life and patrolled by large shoals of bib and pollack.

Best Time to Dive in Cornwall & Devon

The warmest water temperatures in Cornwall & Devon occur in January, averaging 9.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 9.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 9.6°C (air: 7.3°C)
  • February: 9.6°C (air: 8.4°C)
  • March: 9.6°C (air: 8.6°C)
  • April: 9.6°C (air: 10.1°C)
  • May: 9.6°C (air: 12.6°C)
  • June: 9.6°C (air: 15.2°C)
  • July: 9.6°C (air: 16.6°C)
  • August: 9.6°C (air: 17.1°C)
  • September: 9.6°C (air: 15.9°C)
  • October: 9.6°C (air: 13.5°C)
  • November: 9.6°C (air: 10.7°C)
  • December: 9.6°C (air: 8.7°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cornwall & Devon

Nearest Dive Centres to ANGELISE 2

Marine Life in Cornwall & Devon

Home to 192 recorded species including 93 reef fish, 18 sharks & rays, 13 whales & dolphins, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for ANGELISE 2

Based on average water temperature of 9.6°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 10°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories