CHELARIS J - Cornwall & Devon

The Chelaris J, resting at a comfortable 22 metres, is one of those wrecks we return to again and again. She’s a compact fishing vessel, not huge, but perfectly formed for an hour of exploration. We love how her modest size means you can really get a feel for the whole structure in a single dive. Her wheelhouse is a fantastic spot to poke around, often with conger eels peering out from shadowed corners, their beady eyes following your torch beam. What makes the Chelaris J really sing is the way the marine life has completely claimed her. We’ve seen schools of pollack shimmering above the deck, and when the light catches them just right, it’s a beautiful sight. Lobsters are frequent residents, tucked into crevices, and we’ve even spotted catsharks cruising past her stern. For divers who enjoy smaller, more intimate wrecks with a healthy dose of resident critters, this one’s a winner. Our top tip: dive her on a slack tide, the current can pick up, but when it's calm, the visibility often extends beautifully, revealing every detail of her encrusted hull.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.605217, -2.216233
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
22m

Marine Protected Area: Gouliot Caves and Headland, Sark

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

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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 CHELARIS J

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