ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY)
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 (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Eric Calvert, likely the former Elmville, is a deep dive off the Cornish coast, sitting at 58 metres. This old steamship, sunk in 1918, is a substantial wreck at 82.4 metres long. We’ve found her two boilers and the triple expansion engine still largely intact, which always makes for an interesting rummage. Visibility can be hit or miss, but on a good day, the structure provides a home for conger eels, resident wrasse, and sometimes even a stray john dory. It's a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts comfortable with deeper profiles and the often-stronger currents of the English Channel.
Typical ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) 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 58m 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 (POSSIBLY)
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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 (POSSIBLY)
ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ERIC CALVERT (POSSIBLY), 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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