CABANA (POSSIBLY)
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) - CABANA (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Cabana. Just the name carries a whisper of the Channel's history. We love this wreck not just for what it is, but for the stories it tells, even when visibility is playing shy. Down at 24 metres, it's a proper wreck dive, scattered but still very much a ship. You'll find yourself finning over plates and ribs, the ghostly outline of a vessel that met its end, now home to a surprising amount of life. Often, we'll spend a good part of the dive just exploring the debris field, poking into nooks where conger eels invariably hide. The atmosphere here is what really sells it for us; it’s moody, proper British wreck diving. It's a dive that rewards patience and a good torch, revealing the intricacies of decay and the tenacious hold of nature. This isn't a dive for coral fanatics, obviously, but if you appreciate a historical site colonised by anemones, crabs, and the occasional curious seal, the Cabana is one of our favourites in these waters. Just be prepared for potential current; it’s the Channel after all.
Typical CABANA (POSSIBLY) 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 24m - 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.
CABANA (POSSIBLY) Wreck History
Year Sunk
1917
Vessel Type
cargo ship
Cause
torpedo
Tonnage
2,229 GRT
The SS Cabana was a British steamship that played a vital role in the merchant marine fleet during the height of World War I. Like many civilian vessels of the era, she was tasked with transporting essential supplies through hostile waters. In December 1917, while sailing from Barry, Wales, to Gibraltar with a cargo of coal, the Cabana's luck ran out. She was spotted and attacked by the German submarine U-66.
A single torpedo struck the Cabana, sealing her fate. She sank quickly, taking her valuable cargo to the seabed. Today, the wreck believed to be the Cabana lies at a depth of 24 meters off the coast of Cornwall. The years and the violent nature of her sinking have left the vessel broken and scattered, but she remains a fascinating dive. Divers can explore the ship's boilers, engine, and sections of the hull, which are now encrusted with marine life. The wreck serves as a poignant memorial to the merchant sailors who lost their lives during the Great War.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CABANA (POSSIBLY)
CABANA (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CABANA (POSSIBLY), 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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