CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The Christoffel Colombus, or what we strongly suspect is her, sits deep off the Cornish coast, a proper dive for experienced hands. Dropping down to 53 metres, you’re looking at a serious commitment here, but the reward is a fishing vessel from 1970 that has settled into a surprisingly intact state. We love the way she's draped in fishing nets, a ghostly shroud that makes navigation a real challenge and gives the whole dive a slightly eerie feel. You’ll find plenty of conger eels making homes in the deeper sections, their dark eyes watching from shadowy nooks. Our favourite part is pushing through the wheelhouse, if the visibility plays ball, and getting a sense of the scale of this trawler. This is not a dive for the casual tourist; it’s for technical divers who appreciate the history and the sheer effort involved in reaching such a well-preserved wreck in these waters. Expect a dark, cold descent, but the feeling of exploring this deep-sea relic is something else.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.314300, -3.367300
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
53m

Marine Protected Area: Berry Head to Sharkham 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)

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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 CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (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