DALEGARTH FORCE (PROBABLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The *Dalegarth Force* wreck, lying in around 35 metres, is a proper dive, one that truly feels like an exploration. We've spent many an hour here, finning along her length, piecing together the story of that torpedo strike in 1918. The stern section is particularly interesting, with her single boiler still prominent, and the triple-expansion engine a jumble of twisted metal. Visibility can swing wildly, as it often does in these waters, but on a good day, with a bit of sunlight filtering down, the scale of the wreck really hits you. We’ve found her to be a fantastic spot for lobsters and conger eels, often tucked into the darker recesses. Look closely for plumose anemones carpeting the deeper plates, swaying gently in the current. It’s a challenging dive, best suited to experienced wreckies comfortable with deeper air limits and cooler temperatures. Our favourite way to dive it is on a slack tide, giving you maximum time to really poke around and appreciate her history.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.849686, -4.708041
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
35m

Marine Protected Area: Hartland Point to Tintagel

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 DALEGARTH FORCE (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