EINAR JARL - Cornwall & Devon

The Einar Jarl is a deep dive, sitting at 60 metres, making it one for experienced technical divers. We’ve found her to be a cracker of a wreck though, well worth the planning. Built in 1914, she went down in 1917, and time has been kind. The visibility here can be superb, letting the scale of the 80-metre steamship really hit you as you descend. You’ll find a lot of the structure intact; the twin boilers are a particular highlight, looking almost like they did the day she sank. Our favourite part is exploring the stern, where you can often spot conger eels poking their heads out from shadowed crevices. The deck plating has collapsed in places, creating swim-throughs that are just begging to be explored, though always with a line and a keen eye on your gauges. The metalwork is encrusted with dead man's fingers and anemones, adding colour to the deep blue. We’d suggest diving this one on a slack tide to really appreciate the details and avoid a strenuous fin.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.108383, -2.813150
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
60m

Marine Protected Area: East of Start Point

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)

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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 EINAR JARL

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