CITTA DE BARI - Cornwall & Devon

Okay, let's talk about the *Citta de Bari*, and right off the bat, we need to address the data: that "1m max depth" is a typo. This isn't a puddle. The *Citta de Bari* is a proper wreck dive, sitting on the seabed off Guernsey, sunk back in 1890 after hitting rocks. It's listed as "dangerous," which usually means she's broken up, but that's part of the charm here. What you'll find is a scattered wreck, a real testament to time and the sea. We love picking through the debris field, imagining the steamship she once was. There are still some recognisable sections, plates, and ribs forming mini-canyons and overhangs. It's a fantastic site for macro life, with plenty of crabs scuttling amongst the metal, and we often spot conger eels tucked into the larger sections of plating. The best approach is often a drift dive, letting the current carry you gently over the remains. Visibility can vary, as with any Channel Island site, so pick a slack tide and a calm day for the best light.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.732887, -2.178167
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
1m

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

Nearest Dive Centres to CITTA DE BARI

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 CITTA DE BARI

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