ERIC CALVERT
Protected Area
The Manacles
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) - ERIC CALVERT offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the Eric Calvert, you’re met with a proper slice of WWI history. This steamship, torpedoed in 1918, lies at a serious depth of 59m, making it a dive for experienced technical divers only. We found the stern section particularly intact, with the prop shaft still visible, often draped in dead man's fingers. Visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is in the Channel, but on a good day, the scale of this 82m vessel is impressive, with schools of pouting weaving through the holds and conger eels peeking from beneath twisted metal. It’s a somber, rewarding dive for those ready for the challenge.
Typical ERIC CALVERT Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 59m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to ERIC CALVERT
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Porthkerris Divers
DiveUK
Seaways Diving
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Viewpoint Diving Centre
Wavecrest Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ERIC CALVERT
ERIC CALVERT Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ERIC CALVERT, 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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