ELEANOR - Cornwall & Devon

The *Eleanor* in Cornwall is one of those wrecks that just oozes history, even if she’s broken up now. She ran aground in 1922, a steamship carrying coal, and the remnants are scattered across the seabed at a very forgiving maximum depth of 12 metres. We love diving her on a calm day, when the light penetrates right down, illuminating the twisted metal and the two massive boilers that are still a focal point. You can poke around the debris field, imagining the force of the waves that tore her apart. What truly makes the *Eleanor* special for us is how marine life has absolutely taken over. You’ll find wrasse darting between the plates, conger eels tucked into any dark crevice, and plumose anemones waving gently from every surface. It’s a site that really rewards slow exploration; take your time to peer under ledges and into cracks. For photographers, the way the light filters through the kelp and across the encrusted wreck can be stunning, especially late morning. Just watch for surge if the tide is turning; it can get a bit sporty. It’s a perfect site for newer wreck divers or anyone who appreciates the beauty of an artificial reef teeming with life.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.250572, -5.414342
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
1m

Marine Protected Area: St Gothian Sands

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 ELEANOR

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 ELEANOR

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