CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

Ah, the *City of Ghent*. What a moody, evocative dive she is, perched off Black Head. We love a wreck with a bit of a story, and this one, grounded in poor visibility and then drifting off before sinking properly, has that dramatic flair. Dropping down to 25m, you’re met with a surprisingly intact hull that stretches out, making for a proper exploration. What divers really get here is a sense of history mixed with that classic Cornish marine life. Shoals of bib and pouting dart through the dark holds, and conger eels are often found tucked into the deeper recesses. We've seen some impressive lobsters here, too, scuttling into crevices as you approach. It’s a dive that rewards slow, methodical exploration, allowing you to really soak in the atmosphere. The *City of Ghent* suits divers who appreciate a wreck that still feels like a wreck, not just a pile of debris, and who don’t mind a bit of a current-swept journey for the payoff. If you hit it on a day with decent visibility, it’s a truly engaging dive.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.961666, -5.163611
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
25m

Marine Protected Area: Lizard 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 CITY OF GHENT (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 CITY OF GHENT (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