EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION) - Cornwall & Devon

The *Ezra Weston* bow section sits upright and proud at 51 metres, a solid chunk of history in the often-murky English Channel. We really appreciate how intact it is; none of that collapsed mess you sometimes find. Dropping down, the first thing that hits you, even before the light starts to fade, is the sheer scale of the plating, almost like a dark wall rising from the seabed. It's a proper technical dive, no two ways about it, but if you’re comfortable at depth, it’s a rewarding one. You can follow the deck plating back towards where the main hold would have been, often finding conger eels peering from dark recesses. We’ve seen ling tucked into corners here, and the anemones, particularly the plumose, really brighten things up with their white, feathery heads clinging to the steel. Our favourite spot is usually around the very tip of the bow, where the anchor chains would have run, feeling the subtle surge, knowing you’re on the edge of something massive. It’s a good one for those who love exploring big, identifiable structures rather than just debris fields.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.713318, -4.965550
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
51m

Marine Protected Area: Pentire Peninsula

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

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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 EZRA WESTON (BOW SECTION)

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