DIADEM OF BURSLEDON (PROBABLY)
Protected Area
St Helen's Duver & Priory Wood
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) - DIADEM OF BURSLEDON (PROBABLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
This wreck, almost certainly the *Diadem of Bursledon*, is one of our favourite finds off the Cornish coast. Dropping down to 28 metres, you’ll find a sloop that sank in 1970, and she’s truly come alive since then. We love poking around her broken hull, watching how the light catches the metallic gleam of shoals of pollack that dart in and out of the ribs. The structure is wonderfully colonised by jewel anemones and dead man's fingers, creating these vibrant explosions of colour against the rusted metal. It’s a site that really comes into its own on a calm day; even with 10-15m visibility, the atmosphere is incredible as the wreck emerges from the green. For experienced divers who appreciate history and the way nature reclaims man-made objects, this is a special dive.
Typical DIADEM OF BURSLEDON (PROBABLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 28m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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 DIADEM OF BURSLEDON (PROBABLY)
DIADEM OF BURSLEDON (PROBABLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for DIADEM OF BURSLEDON (PROBABLY), 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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