ANGELISE 2

Best months: Jul–Sep

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) - ANGELISE 2 offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeJul–Sep

WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 176+ species recorded

Water10-18°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive · max 59m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

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.

Typical ANGELISE 2 Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Maximum depth 59m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.

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.

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ANGELISE 2 Wreck History

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.