EMILY EVESON - Cornwall & Devon

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.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.718166, -2.226217
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: Gouliot Caves and Headland, Sark

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 EMILY EVESON

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 EMILY EVESON

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