CORONATION OFFSHORE - Cornwall & Devon

Diving the Coronation offshore feels like stepping back into a specific moment in maritime history. This isn't a massive, intact wreck you penetrate; instead, you’re sifting through the remains of a 17th-century warship, scattered across the seabed after a fierce 1691 gale. What we love about this site is the sheer archaeological interest – we’re talking about cannon, timbers, and ship’s fittings slowly being revealed by the shifting sands. Visibility can be a gamble, typical for this stretch of coast, but when it's good, seeing those old wooden structures emerge from the gloom is genuinely atmospheric. Even though the ship broke up, the footprint of that 90-gun second-rate is still here. Look closely for the smaller details, the items that bring the scale of the Coronation to life. We’ve had some cracking dives just painstakingly exploring the debris field, imagining the chaos of its final moments. It's a dive for those who appreciate history as much as the marine life, which, incidentally, finds plenty of nooks and crannies among the scattered timbers. It’s definitely more about the story than the dramatic drop-offs.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.310078, -4.200802
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
13m

Marine Protected Area: Rame Head

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 CORONATION OFFSHORE

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 CORONATION OFFSHORE

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