DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The *Dallas City* isn't an everyday dive, not with her deck at 59 metres. This is one for the technical crew, a proper expedition, and frankly, one of our favourite deep wrecks in the UK when conditions play ball. She’s a big girl, 130 metres long, hit by a mine in 1940 and now lying on her port side, mostly intact. What we love about her is the scale and the sense of history you get down there. Dropping down, the sheer size of the hull becomes apparent, a dark, looming presence in the gloom. We’ve found the bridge section particularly rewarding, though penetration requires careful planning and appropriate training. Look for conger eels poking out from every nook and cranny, and if you’re lucky, you might spot a ling darting through the holds. It’s a serious dive, but for experienced technical divers comfortable with the depth and potential currents, she offers a truly compelling piece of maritime history.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.125584, -2.021056
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
59m

Marine Protected Area: West of Wight-Barfleur

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 DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY)

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 DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY)

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