DRUMCREE - Cornwall & Devon

The Drumcree is a beast of a wreck. This isn't a gentle introduction to wreck diving; it’s a deep, challenging dive that rewards experience. We're talking 114 metres long, lying in 52 metres of water. Dropping down, you’ll first hit the superstructure, often shrouded in a thick school of pollack. The visibility here can be decent, but it's always a bit dark, a real deep-water feel. What we love about the Drumcree is its sheer scale and the way the sea has reclaimed it. Her boilers are still massive, dominating the stern section, now completely encrusted with plumose anemones, often swaying in a mild current. We’ve found conger eels nestled into what was once the engine room, their heads peering out from the gloom. Exploring the holds, if you have the gas and bottom time, reveals the scattered remains of her cargo, though much is just history now. This wreck suits advanced technical divers, comfortable with depths and limited light, looking for a truly substantial piece of maritime history. Dive her on a slack tide, if you can, to really appreciate her size.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.680534, -4.998286
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
52m

Marine Protected Area: Pentire Peninsula

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 DRUMCREE

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 DRUMCREE

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