DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
West of Wight-Barfleur
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) - DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
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.
Typical DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 59m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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 DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY)
DALLAS CITY (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for DALLAS CITY (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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