BLUE ANGEL
Protected Area
Torbay
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) - BLUE ANGEL offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Blue Angel, a trawler that went down in 1986, sits upright on the seabed at a comfortable 15 metres. It’s one of our favourite wreck dives in the area, not just because of its accessibility, but because it feels like a proper shipwreck. You can really get a sense of its working life here. We love dropping onto the stern and seeing the gantry still largely intact, the winches and wires providing shelter for schools of pollack. Look closely and you’ll find dead man’s fingers clinging to the steel, their white fronds waving gently in the surge. The wheelhouse is still there, though well-colonised now, and if you’re careful, you can peer inside the fish hold where the leak supposedly started. It’s a great dive for newer wreck enthusiasts; no tricky penetrations, but plenty to explore externally. Visibility can be hit or miss, typical of the UK, so pick a calm day with a neap tide for the best experience. Keep an eye out for dogfish tucked into the sand nearby, and conger eels peeking from beneath plates of rusted metal.
Typical BLUE ANGEL 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
BLUE ANGEL Wreck History
Year Sunk
1986
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
foundered
The trawler Blue Angel ran into trouble on October 14, 1986, when she began taking on water in her fish tank. The crew was forced to abandon ship and a rescue attempt was mounted by the Belgian trawler 'Barentszee', which took the foundering vessel in tow.
Unfortunately, the rescue was not to be. While attempting to transfer the tow line to the more powerful tug 'Pendragon', the Blue Angel lost her battle with the sea and slipped beneath the waves. She now rests at a depth of 15 meters off the coast of Cornwall. This makes her an ideal wreck dive for newly certified divers or those looking for a relaxing exploration. The vessel is a classic example of a fishing trawler, and divers can explore her decks and superstructure, now home to a variety of local marine life.
Nearest Dive Centres to BLUE ANGEL
Dive shops near BLUE ANGEL
Teign Diving Centre
Edge Watersports
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BLUE ANGEL
BLUE ANGEL Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BLUE ANGEL, 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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