ANTIGUA STAR - Cornwall & Devon

The Antigua Star, a small fishing vessel that went down in 1992, is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. At 35m, she's a bit of a deep one, best suited for those comfortable with their buoyancy and deco stops. What we love about her is how intact she remains for a wreck her size. You can still make out the wheelhouse, the deck winch, and even a few discarded fishing crates scattered around the seabed. Vis here can be a bit of a gamble, but on a good day, when the sun pierces through the green Cornish water, the Antigua Star is a marvel. Our favourite part is navigating the small holds, carefully, mind you, where you’ll often surprise a conger eel or two. Look closely at the hull; it’s covered in jewel anemones, creating these incredible bursts of orange and pink against the dark metal. We’ve seen dogfish tucked into crevices and big shoals of bib darting around the superstructure. It’s not a huge wreck, so you’ll get to explore her thoroughly in one dive, which we always appreciate. Definitely bring a good torch to peer into the darker corners.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.513360, -2.535749
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
35m

Wreck History - ANTIGUA STAR

Year Sunk
1992
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
unknown

The Antigua Star was a small 7-meter fishing vessel that sank in August 1992. Now lying at a depth of 35 meters off the coast of Cornwall, it is officially classified as a 'dangerous wreck', which often indicates potential hazards like snagged fishing nets, making it a site best suited for experienced divers. Due to its compact size, the wreck can be thoroughly explored in a single dive. It serves as a small, concentrated habitat for local marine life, offering a rewarding challenge for those equipped to navigate its depths and potential entanglements.

Marine Protected Area: South of Portland

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 ANTIGUA STAR

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 ANTIGUA STAR

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