EVERLEIGH - Cornwall & Devon

The Everleigh is a proper dive, a deep shot that really makes you feel like you’ve earned your time down there. We love her because she’s so complete, lying upright and mostly intact on a sandy seabed at 39 metres. Dropping down, you’ll first pick out the sheer bulk of her, a 123-metre steamship that truly dominates the seafloor. Our favourite part is the stern section; the massive propeller is usually encrusted with plumose anemones, their white tentacles waving in the slight current. Moving forward, you can trace the huge triple-expansion engine and the three boilers, a real sense of the ship’s working heart. Conger eels are always a feature here, usually peering out from every pipe and crevice, sometimes surprisingly large. Look for the schools of bib that dart through the broken deck plating, their silver bodies flashing in your torch beam. This site really suits experienced wreck divers comfortable with depth and limited visibility, especially as the currents can be quite frisky. It’s a rewarding dive, but definitely one for the calmer days to make the most of it.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.488426, -1.785748
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
39m

Marine Protected Area: Albert Field

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 EVERLEIGH

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 EVERLEIGH

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