CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY)

Best months: Jul–Sep

Protected Area

East of Start Point

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) - CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) 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 · max 55m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

The *Cheshire* is one of those wrecks that, for us, just keeps giving. Lying deep at 55 metres, she’s a serious tech dive, no doubt, but the rewards are there for those with the training. Dropping down, the visibility in this part of Lyme Bay can be surprising, often hitting 15 metres on a good day, even if it’s usually darker than a stout. She’s a decent sized steamship, 54 metres long, and lies largely intact, albeit with a slight list. We love tracing the deck, picking out the mast stumps and the donkey boiler, which is often swarming with pouting and dogfish. The cargo holds, once packed with coal, are now open invitations for exploration, and you’ll find conger eels lurking in the deeper recesses, heads poking out from under twisted metal. Our favourite part? The stern, where the propeller is still in place, encrusted with dead man's fingers and anemones. It’s a proper dive into maritime history, with enough structure and life to keep you busy for a solid bottom time. Just be ready for the chill, even in summer.