CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY)
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Cornucopia* is a proper dive, a deep, atmospheric wreck off the Cornish coast that we’re always keen to get back to. She’s a steamship, built in 1887, and sits upright at 35 metres, usually drawing a fairly consistent current that keeps the visibility decent. Dropping onto her bow, you immediately feel the history; the mast lies forward, draped in kelp, and the anchor chains are still in place, running out to either side. We love exploring the engine room, which is fairly open and gives a real sense of the ship’s scale. Look for the massive propeller shaft stretching aft, now home to armies of squat lobsters and spider crabs. This isn’t a wreck for the faint-hearted or newly qualified, but for experienced cold-water divers, it’s a brilliant, contemplative dive into a piece of maritime history, often with schooling pollack circling the superstructure.
Typical CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (35m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY)
CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (50.44, -2.73) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
17°C
62°F · Range: 15.1–17.5°C
Air Temperature
13°C
56°F
Wind Speed
8.14 m/s
15.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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