CLAN MALCOLM - Cornwall & Devon

The Clan Malcolm wreck isn't your typical deep dive. No, this one's all about the intertidal zone, which we find utterly fascinating. She was a big steamship, ran aground in dense fog back in '35, then got broken up and dispersed with explosives. What's left, though, is an incredible playground for a very different kind of dive. We love exploring the scattered plates and twisted metal that lie in just a couple of metres of water. It's a fantastic spot for a long, shallow dive or even a snorkel on a calm day. Imagine the sun filtering through the water, illuminating the rust-coloured steel. You'll find crabs scuttling under every crevice, blennies peering out from bolt holes, and an amazing array of anemones clinging to the wreck. The colours are surprisingly vibrant, especially when the light hits them just right. We’d suggest timing your visit with a decent slack tide, otherwise, you'll be fighting the surge, which can really kick up the sand. It’s not about penetration here, it’s about slow exploration and appreciating the life that’s made a home in the wreckage.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.965050, -5.184358
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
2m

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 CLAN MALCOLM

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 CLAN MALCOLM

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