CHASSEUR 6 - Cornwall & Devon

The Chasseur 6, a French submarine chaser, feels like stepping back into a moment of WWII history. She rests upright, surprisingly intact given her fate, in 39 metres of often murky Cornish water. We love the way her structure offers shelter; it's a real refuge for all sorts of critters. You'll fin down to find her deck guns still largely in place, though well-encrusted now, pointing out into the gloom. Schools of pouting and pollack hover around the superstructure, darting into the shadows as you approach. Look closer and you'll spot conger eels poking their heads from pipes and crevices, their eyes glinting in your torch beam. The wreck is small enough to circumnavigate fairly easily on a single dive, allowing time to peer into the wheelhouse area or explore the stern. This isn't a dive for beginners; the depth and potential for strong currents demand experience, but for those comfortable in deeper water, it’s a genuinely atmospheric wreck that tells its story without needing words. We'd suggest aiming for slack water, always, to fully appreciate her.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.424168, -2.081389
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
39m

Marine Protected Area: South Dorset

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)

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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 CHASSEUR 6

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