EMILY EVESON

Best months: Jul–Sep

Protected Area

Gouliot Caves and Headland, Sark

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) - EMILY EVESON 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

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

The *Emily Eveson* offers a proper journey back in time, even though the wreck herself is pretty broken up. We’re talking about a steamship that ran aground in dense fog back in 1922, and you can still feel that history here. What’s left of her sits in a relatively shallow spot, making it a great dive for those looking for a relaxed exploration rather than a deep challenge. You’ll find scattered plates and ribs, often covered in dense kelp that sways with the gentle surge. It’s like diving through a ghost forest where the structure of the ship still dictates the landscape. We always enjoy poking around the debris field, imagining the coal cargo lost when she holed her bottom. Look closely and you’ll spot crab, lobster, and plenty of blennies tucked into the nooks and crannies. It’s not a site for big pelagics, but for macro life and a sense of history, the *Emily Eveson* delivers. We’d suggest a slack water dive to really enjoy the quieter moments here.