ARIEL
Protected Area
Kingmere
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) - ARIEL offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Ariel* is a proper piece of history off the Cornish coast, a steamship that went down with a cargo of wheat back in 1892. She’s broken up now, scattered across the seabed at 28 metres, but her bones still hold plenty of interest. You’ll find two large boilers standing proud, a real focal point, and the triple-expansion engine is also quite clear. The wreck attracts plenty of local fish, conger eels often peek out from behind plates, and dogfish are common residents. It’s a good dive for those who appreciate exploring a larger, more spread-out wreck, rather than just poking into an intact hull.
Typical ARIEL Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 28m - Advanced Open Water 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ARIEL
ARIEL Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ARIEL, 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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