BLESK
Protected Area
Start Point to Plymouth Sound & Eddystone
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) - BLESK offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Blesk, a tanker that met its end on Greystone Ledge in 1896, lies in a manageable 10m of water. It's an accessible dive, and while 96 metres long, what you'll find today are the scattered remains of its structure rather than an intact hull. Think more debris field than upright wreck. But don't let that put you off; the site is home to plenty of conger eels tucked into crevices, and you’ll often spot dogfish resting on the sand nearby. We've spent easy hours here tracing the ribs of the old ship, imagining its past, and watching crabs scuttle across the plates. It’s a good spot for newer wreck divers or anyone looking for a relaxed bimble with some history attached.
Typical BLESK 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to BLESK
Dive shops near BLESK
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
Teign Diving Centre
Dive Looe
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BLESK
BLESK Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BLESK, 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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