DAYLESFORD - Cornwall & Devon

The Daylesford is one of our absolute favourite deep wrecks in the Southwest. Dropping onto her at 41 metres, you’re met with an impressive, intact bow section, often shrouded in a shoal of pout. She went down in 1911, and time has been kind, covering her in jewel anemones and dead man’s fingers. We love exploring the engine room – the compound expansion engine is still very much there, a proper piece of maritime history. Her two boilers sit prominently midships, a familiar landmark on the dive. Keep an eye out for conger eels poking their heads from pipes and crevices; they’re often curious. This wreck is fantastic for experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles and looking for a classic, atmospheric British wreck dive. The currents here can be lively, so picking your slack is key for an enjoyable dive, and we always suggest a good guide for your first visit.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.371150, -1.270417
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
41m

Marine Protected Area: Wight-Barfleur Reef

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 DAYLESFORD

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 DAYLESFORD

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