COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The Coquetdale is a big, proper steamship wreck, sitting upright on a sandy seabed at 38 metres. We love that it’s still so intact. You descend onto the stern, which gives you a real sense of its scale straight away. The wreck itself is a playground for advanced divers. You can drop into the engine room, exploring the triple-expansion engine and the two hefty boilers. Our favourite part is navigating the cargo holds, where the light plays with the suspended silt, creating an eerie, almost cathedral-like atmosphere. For species, expect conger eels peeking from every dark corner, plump lobsters tucked into crevices, and colourful jewel anemones coating the metalwork. It’s a site for those who appreciate history and a good penetration dive, offering a solid hour of exploration if you manage your gas right. Dive it on a slack tide, otherwise, you'll be fighting a significant current.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.426050, -1.702817
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
38m

Marine Protected Area: Albert Field

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 COQUETDALE (PROBABLY)

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