BOBIE - Cornwall & Devon

Diving the Bobie is a proper journey back in time, even if it’s a shallow one. This old steamship, sunk back in '42, now lies in just four metres of water, making it a fantastic spot for a long, relaxed dive or even some extended snorkelling on a calm day. We’ve found her to be quite broken up, but you can still make out the distinctive lines of the hull and the impressive boiler, which really dominates the site. It’s less about penetration here and more about observing how the structure has become a home; look closely and you’ll often spot crabs scuttling in the crevices and inquisitive wrasse darting between the metal plates. It’s a good choice for newer divers keen to experience a wreck without the challenges of depth or strong currents, particularly on a rising tide when visibility tends to be at its best.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.591667, -3.933333
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
4m

Marine Protected Area: Blackpill, Swansea

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 BOBIE

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 BOBIE

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