BOHERA

Best months: Jul–Sep

Protected Area

Gouliot Caves and Headland, Sark

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) - BOHERA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeJul–Sep

WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 176+ species recorded

Water10-18°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Bohera sits off the coast of Cornwall, a collier sunk back in March of 1895. We’d classify it as a true historical dive, and while it doesn't boast colourful corals, the sheer age of the wreck and the history clinging to it are what draw us back. There's a real sense of stepping back in time as you descend, the dark green water giving way to the ghostly outline of her hull. What you'll find here is a wreck that’s been thoroughly integrated into the seabed. We often see conger eels peering from dark recesses, their thick bodies almost part of the rusting metal. Look closely and you’ll spot plumose anemones, their feathery tentacles swaying with the gentle surge, and plenty of wrasse darting between the broken plating. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the quiet dignity of an old ship, how the sea slowly reclaims its own. Visibility can be a challenge here, typical for the UK, but on a good day, when the sun breaks through, the experience is wonderfully atmospheric. Our pick for an afternoon dive when the tides are slack.

Safety Notes

Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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BOHERA Wreck History

Year Sunk

1895

Vessel Type

cargo ship

Cause

unknown

The Bohera was a 19th-century collier, a workhorse of the sea designed to transport coal. Her career came to an end on March 22, 1895, when she was recorded as 'lost' off Houmets Florens in the Channel Islands. The exact cause of her sinking remains unknown, though the notoriously strong currents, hidden reefs, and frequent storms of the region were likely contributing factors. What makes the Bohera a unique site is its depth of zero meters. It is an intertidal wreck, meaning its skeletal remains are exposed to the air during low tide.

This accessibility makes the Bohera more than just a dive site; it's a piece of history that can be visited by walking. At high tide, snorkelers and shallow-water divers can explore the submerged sections of the hull among the kelp. As the tide recedes, the wreck emerges from the water, allowing historians, photographers, and curious beachcombers to examine its decaying iron structure up close. The Bohera serves as a stark and tangible reminder of the perils of 19th-century maritime trade, its bones resting where the land and sea meet.