DE BOOT - Cornwall & Devon

De Boot isn’t about depth or pristine visibility, it’s about history you can touch, right there on the shoreline. This East Indiaman, sunk in 1738, lies scattered across the rocks at Prawle Point, barely a stone's throw from shore. We love that it’s such an accessible piece of maritime heritage; you can literally wade out and snorkel over the remnants at low tide. What you'll find here are the heavy timbers, cannons, and ballast stones, concreted into the seabed. It’s an intimate dive, perfect for photographers who appreciate the texture of ancient wood and the way the light plays on it in the shallows. Our favourite part is spotting the wrasse darting between the cannonballs, and the occasional spider crab hunkering down in the crevices of the old hull. It’s a site that tells a story, rather than just shows off marine life. Ideal for keen snorkellers and divers who appreciate a shallow exploration with a tangible link to the past.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.201430, -3.722843
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
3m

Marine Protected Area: Skerries Bank and Surrounds

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 DE BOOT

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 DE BOOT

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