EDUARD (POSSIBLY)

Best months: Jul–Sep

Protected Area

Sussex

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) - EDUARD (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeJul–Sep

WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 176+ species recorded

Water10-18°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive · max 48m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

The Eduard holds a quiet gravity. This sailing vessel, taken by a German U-boat in 1917, now rests at 48 metres, a testament to a bygone era. Dropping down, you’ll first discern her elegant lines emerging from the often-murky depths, a ghost ship in the English Channel. We love the feeling of history here, the sheer age of the timbers and iron. Her decks are largely collapsed, but the hull remains surprisingly intact, providing plenty of scope for exploration for suitably experienced divers. Look for the bow and stern sections, still distinct, and peer into what would have been her hold, now a dark cavern. Lingcod and conger eels often lurk in these sheltered spots, while jewel anemones add splashes of colour to the metalwork. Our favourite time to dive the Eduard is on a slack tide, obviously, but also when there’s a hint of sunlight penetrating the surface; it casts an ethereal glow on the wreck. This is a dive for those who appreciate maritime history and aren’t afraid of a bit of gloom.