EMPIRE BROADSWORD
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) - EMPIRE BROADSWORD offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Empire Broadsword, a hefty landing craft from World War II, sits upright at 20 metres, making it a solid dive for those who enjoy history with their bubbles. She’s a big girl, 121 metres long, and while the explosion that sank her in 1944 did its damage, there’s still plenty of structure to explore. We’ve found conger eels tucked into her compartments and decent-sized pollack patrolling the decks. It’s a proper wreck dive, best suited for experienced divers comfortable with deeper, often cooler, UK waters, but a rewarding one for sure.
Typical EMPIRE BROADSWORD Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for EMPIRE BROADSWORD
EMPIRE BROADSWORD Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for EMPIRE BROADSWORD, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (50.44, -2.73) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
17°C
62°F · Range: 15.1–17.5°C
Air Temperature
13°C
56°F
Wind Speed
8.14 m/s
15.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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