CITY OF SWANSEA - Cornwall & Devon

The City of Swansea isn't your average pile of scattered metal, not by a long shot. This isn't a dive for the faint of heart or the perpetually chilly, but if you’re into proper wreck diving, it delivers. We love how intact the bow and stern sections are, standing proud at 28 metres. You can still make out the anchor chains, draped like forgotten jewellery, and often we’ve seen conger eels peering from the deeper crevices. It’s a dark dive, naturally, but that only adds to the atmosphere. As you descend through the often green-tinged water, the sheer size of the wreck starts to make sense. It’s a genuinely evocative dive, especially when the visibility stretches to a decent 10 metres. We’ve spent many a decompression stop just contemplating the history here. Keep an eye out for dogfish resting in the sand nearby and the occasional lobster tucked into an exposed pipe. This is a dive that suits experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate a bit of historical gravitas with their exploration.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.517240, -3.267898
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
28m

Marine Protected Area: Lyme Bay and Torbay

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 SWANSEA

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 SWANSEA

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