CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

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.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.173940, -3.229420
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
55m

Marine Protected Area: East of Start Point

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

Nearest Dive Centres to CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY)

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 CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY)

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